
The Benson Murder Case
Crime · Mystery · Thriller
Overview
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.
Top Cast


William Powell
William Powell
Philo Vance
William Powell
Philo Vance


William 'Stage' Boyd
William 'Stage' Boyd
Harry Gray
William 'Stage' Boyd
Harry Gray


Eugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
Sgt. Edward Heath
Eugene Pallette
Sgt. Edward Heath


Paul Lukas
Paul Lukas
Adolph Mohler
Paul Lukas
Adolph Mohler


Natalie Moorhead
Natalie Moorhead
Fanny Del Roy
Natalie Moorhead
Fanny Del Roy


Richard Tucker
Richard Tucker
Anthony Benson
Richard Tucker
Anthony Benson


May Beatty
May Beatty
Mrs. Paula Banning
May Beatty
Mrs. Paula Banning


E.H. Calvert
E.H. Calvert
DA John F.X. Markham
E.H. Calvert
DA John F.X. Markham


Mischa Auer
Mischa Auer
Albert Brecker (uncredited)
Mischa Auer
Albert Brecker (uncredited)
Perry Ivins
Perry Ivins
Print Dealer (uncredited)
Perry Ivins
Print Dealer (uncredited)
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