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The Bishop Murder Case (1929)
Directed by Nick Grinde, David Burton
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The murders start with the body of Robin. He is found with a arrow through the heart, but Vance deduces that the body was placed and not found where he was killed. The note found dealing with the murder was part of a nursery rhyme and signed by ‘Bishop’. The only witness may have been Mrs. Drukker and Adolph, but they are not talking. As the murders progress, each one is accompanied by a nursery rhyme. It is up to Philo Vance to unravel the clues and unmask the identity of the murderer ‘Bishop’.
Rated PG | Length 88 minutes
Actors
Basil Rathbone | Leila Hyams | Roland Young | Alec B. Francis | George F. Marion | Zelda Sears | Bodil Rosing | Carroll Nye | Charles Quatermaine | James Donlan | Sidney Bracey | Clarence Geldart | Delmer Daves | Nellie Bly Baker | Marcia Mae Jones
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2023 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| 02/20/2022 | TV | DVD | Library | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Revisited bc of Rathbone and the story. Still agree with my original assessment but found a little more to enjoy this time around. This would make a great premise for a neo giallo, using nursery rhymes for the murders.
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