The Benson Murder Case (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1930, The Benson Murder Case is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Frank Tuttle, running about 65 minutes. “DID SHE KILL? Solve the crime that shocked New York!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ruthless, crooked stockbroker is murdered at his luxurious country estate, and detective Philo Vance just happens to be there; he decides to find out who killed him.
Who’s in it. The Benson Murder Case stars William Powell as Philo Vance, William 'Stage' Boyd as Harry Gray, Eugene Pallette as Sgt. Edward Heath and Paul Lukas as Adolph Mohler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Benson Murder Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Benson Murder Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Benson Murder Case tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Benson Murder Case (1930)?
- In US, The Benson Murder Case is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Benson Murder Case worth watching?
- The Benson Murder Case holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Benson Murder Case?
- The Benson Murder Case stars William Powell, William 'Stage' Boyd, Eugene Pallette, Paul Lukas and Natalie Moorhead.
- When was The Benson Murder Case released?
- The Benson Murder Case was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.