United States / Dec 31, 1929 / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma / San Antonio, Texas
ALL-TALKING!...ALL-THRILLS!
1h 28min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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'.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Carroll Nye | John E. Sprigg |
| Charles Quatermaine | John Pardee (as Charles Quartermaine) |
| James Donlan | Ernest Heath |
| Sidney Bracey | Pyne (as Sydney Bracey) |
| Clarence Geldart | John F.-X. Markham |
| Delmer Daves | Raymond Sperling |
| Nellie Bly Baker | Beedle |
| Marcia Mae Jones | Hungry Child in Park (uncredited) |
Genres
Mystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Bishop Murder Case |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | 31 dicembre 1929 |
| Writer | S.S. Van Dine, Lenore J. Coffee |
| Editing | William LeVanway |
| Cinematography | Roy F. Overbaugh |
| Assistant directors | Nick Grindé, David Burton |
| Camera operators | Roy F. Overbaugh |
| Additional photography | Roy F. Overbaugh |
| Production design | Cedric Gibbons |
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| Art direction | Cedric Gibbons |
| Set decoration | Cedric Gibbons |
| Music | Donald MacKenzie |
| Sound | Donald MacKenzie |
| Costume design | Henrietta Frazer |
| Makeup | Henrietta Frazer |
| Hairstyling | Henrietta Frazer |
| Collection | Philo Vance Collection |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
United States / Jan 03, 1930 / PG
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