The Bishop Murder Case (1929)

5.4/10 88 min Mystery

Overview

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'.

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Philo Vance

Leila Hyams

Belle Dillard

Roland Young

Sigurd 'Erik' Arnesson

Alec B. Francis

Professor Bertrand Dillard

George F. Marion

Adolph Drukker

Bodil Rosing

Grete Menzel

Carroll Nye

John E. Sprigg

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)

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