

The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939-06-02 · 78 min · ★ 6.3
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 Allen
Warren WilliamPhilo Vance
Ellen DrewAnn Wilson
Kent TaylorBill Brown
Jed ProutyUncle Ambrose
Jerome CowanDaniel Mirche
Donald MacBrideDist. Atty. John, Markham
H.B. WarnerRichard Lawrence
William DemarestPolice Sgt. Ernest Heath
Judith BarrettDixie Del Marr
Sam LeeThug
Al ShawThug
Richard DenningFred
Irving BaconHotel Clerk
Don BrodieReporter #1
Monte CollinsPicnic Master of Ceremonies
Edgar DearingMotorcycle Officer CorriganTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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