The Bishop Murder Case (1929)
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ALL-TALKING!...ALL-THRILLS!
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'.
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Basil RathbonePhilo Vance
Leila HyamsBelle Dillard
Roland YoungSigurd 'Erik' Arnesson
Alec B. FrancisProfessor Bertrand Dillard
George F. MarionAdolph DrukkerZelda SearsMrs. Otto Drukker
Bodil RosingGrete Menzel
Carroll NyeJohn E. SpriggCharles QuatermaineJohn Pardee (as Charles Quartermaine)
James DonlanErnest Heath
Sidney BraceyPyne (as Sydney Bracey)
Clarence GeldartJohn F.-X. MarkhamKeywords
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What is The Bishop Murder Case about?
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'.
How long is The Bishop Murder Case?
The Bishop Murder Case has a runtime of 88 minutes.