
Philo Vance Collection
7 movies · 1929–1940
The Philo Vance Collection comprises seven film adaptations of the detective novels by S. S. Van Dine. Released between 1929 and 1940, these movies feature the iconic detective Philo Vance in the lead role, portrayed by various actors throughout the series. The collection's total runtime spans 485 minutes, with a combined budget and revenue of zero. Notable titles within the collection include The Canary Murder Case (1929) and The Benson Murder Case (1930). These films exemplify the series' focus on intricate mysteries and Vance's distinctive deductive methods. The collection's films have a total runtime of 485 minutes across seven installments. The Philo Vance Collection represents a body of work spanning eleven years, with each film offering a distinct murder mystery for Vance to solve. The collection's films have an aggregate IMDb rating of 6.0.
Franchise cast
Eugene PalletteSgt. Edward Heath
William PowellPhilo Vance
E.H. CalvertJohn F. X. Markham
Henry O'NeillMarkham
Harry StrangHennessey - Markham's Assistant
Jean ArthurAlice LaFosse
Greta Meyer
Ellen DrewSecretary
Ruth ColemanSibella Greene
Paul LukasAdolph MohlerCliff SaumPoliceman on Night Patrol (uncredited)
Frank ConroyBrisbane Coe
Harvey Stephens
Harry MorganGamble (uncredited)
Arthur HohlGamble the Butler
John RobinsonDonald Scarlett
Sheila BromleyDoris Delafield
Robert BarratArcher Coe
Spencer ChartersSergeant Snitkin (uncredited)
Colin TapleyChester Greene




