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The Canary Murder Case

The Canary Murder Case

Who killed the most beautiful woman on Broadway?

A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by her and everyone had a motive to see her dead. The only witness to the crime has also been 'rubbed out'. Only one man, the keen, fascinating, debonair detective Philo Vance, would be able to figure out who is the killer.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Canary Murder Case
  • Genres: Crime, Mystery
  • Release Date: 1929-02-16
  • Runtime: 82 minutes
  • Rating: 5.6/10 (24 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0629
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

William Powell

William Powell

as Philo Vance

James Hall

James Hall

as Jimmie Spottswoode

Louise Brooks

Louise Brooks

as The Canary

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

as Alice LaFosse

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

as Charles Spottswoode

Lawrence Grant

Lawrence Grant

as John Cleaver

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Gustav von Seyffertitz

as Dr. Ambrose Lindquist

E.H. Calvert

E.H. Calvert

as District Attorney Markham (as Captain E. H. Calvert)

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

as Sergeant Heath

Ned Sparks

Ned Sparks

as Tony Skeel

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External Links

Keywords

self sacrificeblackmailstage showbeautiful womanmurderdistrict attorneybroadwayshowgirlpre-codepolice investigationphilo vanceduplicityearly sound filmfather son relationshipstrangledsociety sleuth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Canary Murder Case?

The Canary Murder Case is a Crime, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1929-02-16.

Who are the main actors in The Canary Murder Case?

The main cast includes William Powell, James Hall, Louise Brooks, Jean Arthur, Charles Lane, .

Where can I watch The Canary Murder Case online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Canary Murder Case is available.

Is The Canary Murder Case based on a true story?

Who killed the most beautiful woman on Broadway?

What is the IMDb rating of The Canary Murder Case?

The Canary Murder Case has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 24 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Canary Murder Case?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Canary Murder Case?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Canary Murder Case filmed?

The Canary Murder Case was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Canary Murder Case?

The total runtime of The Canary Murder Case is 82 minutes.

Is The Canary Murder Case suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Canary Murder Case?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Canary Murder Case.

Does The Canary Murder Case have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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