The Canary Murder Case(1929)
Who killed the most beautiful woman on Broadway?
The Canary Murder Case Synopsis
A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by her and everyone had a motive to see her dead. The only witness to the crime has also been 'rubbed out'. Only one man, the keen, fascinating, debonair detective Philo Vance, would be able to figure out who is the killer.
The Canary Murder Case (1929) is a crime and mystery film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, released on February 16, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars William Powell, James Hall, Louise Brooks and Jean Arthur. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Writers:
- Albert S. Le Vino, Florence Ryerson, S.S. Van Dine
- Cinematographer:
- Cliff Blackstone
- Composer:
- Karl Hajos
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Canary Murder Case Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Powell
as Philo Vance
James Hall
as Jimmie Spottswoode
Louise Brooks
as The Canary
Jean Arthur
as Alice LaFosse
Charles Lane
as Charles Spottswoode
Lawrence Grant
as John Cleaver
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Dr. Ambrose Lindquist
E.H. Calvert
as District Attorney Markham (as Captain E. H. Calvert)
Eugene Pallette
as Sergeant Heath
Ned Sparks
as Tony Skeel
Louis John Bartels
as Louis Mannix
- Tim Adair
Tim Adair
as George Y. Harvey (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Malcolm St. Clair, written by Albert S. Le Vino, Florence Ryerson and S.S. Van Dine.
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The Canary Murder Case Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Canary Murder Case – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Canary Murder Case online?
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The Canary Murder Case (1929) 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 Canary Murder Case?
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The main cast of The Canary Murder Case (1929) includes William Powell, James Hall, Louise Brooks, Jean Arthur and Charles Lane. The film was directed by Malcolm St. Clair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Canary Murder Case released?
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The Canary Murder Case was released on February 16, 1929 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Canary Murder Case worth watching?
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The Canary Murder Case (1929) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.