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The Gracie Allen Murder Case
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The Gracie Allen Murder Case

1939-06-02 · 78 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Mystery

Super-sleuth Philo Vance faces the zaniest case of his career when Gracie Allen "helps" him try to solve the murder of an escaped convict. As she attempts to clear the name of a friend accused of the killing, her wacky, scatterbrained ways constantly impede the investigation.

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Directors
Alfred E. Green
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gracie AllenGracie AllenGracie Allen
Warren WilliamWarren WilliamPhilo Vance
Ellen DrewEllen DrewAnn Wilson
Kent TaylorKent TaylorBill Brown
Jed ProutyJed ProutyUncle Ambrose
Jerome CowanJerome CowanDaniel Mirche
Donald MacBrideDonald MacBrideDist. Atty. John, Markham
H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerRichard Lawrence
William DemarestWilliam DemarestPolice Sgt. Ernest Heath
Judith BarrettJudith BarrettDixie Del Marr
Sam LeeSam LeeThug
Al ShawAl ShawThug
Richard DenningRichard DenningFred
Irving BaconIrving BaconHotel Clerk
Jack BaxleyReporter #2
Don BrodieDon BrodieReporter #1
James B. CarsonHotel Manager
Monte CollinsMonte CollinsPicnic Master of Ceremonies
Edgar DearingEdgar DearingMotorcycle Officer Corrigan
Rube DemarestReporter

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