Philo Vance Returns(1947)
"EVERY TIME I TRY TO GET NEXT TO A BLONDE...A KILLER GETS THERE FIRST!"
Philo Vance Returns Synopsis
Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. Despite Larry's record of broken romances and divorces, Virginia decides she will marry him. Virginia is slain that night and Blandon telephones his friend, Philo Vance, to help find the killer.
Philo Vance Returns (1947) is a crime, mystery and action film directed by William Beaudine, released on April 14, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars William Wright, Vivian Austin, Leon Belasco and Clara Blandick. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- William Beaudine
- Writers:
- S.S. Van Dine, Robert E. Kent
- Producers:
- Howard Welsch
- Cinematographer:
- Jackson Rose
- Composer:
- Albert Glasser
- Production:
- PRC
- Status:
- Released
Philo Vance Returns Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Wright
as Philo Vance
Vivian Austin
as Lorena Blendon Simms
Leon Belasco
as Alexis Karnoff
Clara Blandick
as Stella Blendon
Ramsay Ames
as Virginia Berneaux
Damian O'Flynn
as Larry Blendon
Frank Wilcox
as George Hullman
Iris Adrian
as Maggie McCarthy / Choo-Choo Divine
- Ann Staunton
Ann Staunton
as Helen Varney Blendon
Tim Murdock
as The Policeman
Mary Scott
as Mary
Wade Crosby
as Choo-Choo's Bodyguard (Uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Beaudine, written by S.S. Van Dine and Robert E. Kent, produced by Howard Welsch.
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Philo Vance Returns Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Philo Vance Returns – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Philo Vance Returns?
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The main cast of Philo Vance Returns (1947) includes William Wright, Vivian Austin, Leon Belasco, Clara Blandick and Ramsay Ames. The film was directed by William Beaudine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Philo Vance Returns released?
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Philo Vance Returns was released on April 14, 1947 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Philo Vance Returns worth watching?
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Philo Vance Returns (1947) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.