The Benson Murder Case(1930)
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The Benson Murder Case Synopsis
A ruthless, crooked stockbroker is murdered at his luxurious country estate, and detective Philo Vance just happens to be there; he decides to find out who killed him.
The Benson Murder Case (1930) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Frank Tuttle, released on April 13, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars William Powell, William 'Stage' Boyd, Eugene Pallette and Paul Lukas. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Tuttle
- Writers:
- S.S. Van Dine, Bartlett Cormack
- Cinematographer:
- Archie Stout
- Composer:
- Charles Midgely
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Benson Murder Case Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Powell
as Philo Vance
William 'Stage' Boyd
as Harry Gray
Eugene Pallette
as Sgt. Edward Heath
Paul Lukas
as Adolph Mohler
Natalie Moorhead
as Fanny Del Roy
Richard Tucker
as Anthony Benson
May Beatty
as Mrs. Paula Banning
E.H. Calvert
as DA John F.X. Markham
Mischa Auer
as Albert Brecker (uncredited)
- Perry Ivins
Perry Ivins
as Print Dealer (uncredited)
- Charles McMurphy
Charles McMurphy
as Detective Burke (uncredited)
Guy Oliver
as Captain Hagedorn (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Frank Tuttle, written by S.S. Van Dine and Bartlett Cormack.
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The Benson Murder Case Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Benson Murder Case – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Benson Murder Case online?
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The Benson Murder Case (1930) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Benson Murder Case?
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The main cast of The Benson Murder Case (1930) includes William Powell, William 'Stage' Boyd, Eugene Pallette, Paul Lukas and Natalie Moorhead. The film was directed by Frank Tuttle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Benson Murder Case released?
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The Benson Murder Case was released on April 13, 1930 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Benson Murder Case worth watching?
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The Benson Murder Case (1930) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.