21 May 1937
Night of Mystery
One of a series of movies based on the character Philo Vance
The Bishop Murder Case
ALL-TALKING!...ALL-THRILLS!
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'.
Top Billed 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
Charles Quatermaine John Pardee (as Charles Quartermaine)
James Donlan Ernest Heath
Sidney Bracey Pyne (as Sydney Bracey)
Clarence Geldart John F.-X. Markham
Nellie Bly Baker Beedle
Marcia Mae Jones Hungry Child in Park (uncredited)
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