Philo Vance Returns
“"EVERY TIME I TRY TO GET NEXT TO A BLONDE...A KILLER GETS THERE FIRST!"”
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.
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Top Cast
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William Wright
Philo Vance
Vivian Austin
Lorena Blendon Simms
Leon Belasco
Alexis Karnoff
Clara Blandick
Stella Blendon
Ramsay Ames
Virginia Berneaux
Damian O'Flynn
Larry Blendon
Frank Wilcox
George Hullman
Iris Adrian
Maggie McCarthy / Choo-Choo Divine
Ann Staunton
Helen Varney Blendon
Tim Murdock
The Policeman
Mary Scott
Mary
Wade Crosby
Choo-Choo's Bodyguard (Uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Police Lieutenant Mullard (Uncredited)
Broderick O'Farrell
Dr. Campbell (Uncredited)
Phyllis Planchard
Agatha Cowle (Uncredited)
Cy Stevens
Greg Simms (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- Philo Vance Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Robert E. Kent, S.S. Van Dine
Albert Glasser
Jackson Rose
Gene Fowler Jr.
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Howard Welsch
Producer
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philo Vance Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Philo Vance Returns about?
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.
Who directed Philo Vance Returns?
Philo Vance Returns was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Philo Vance Returns?
The principal cast of Philo Vance Returns includes William Wright, Vivian Austin, Leon Belasco, Clara Blandick, Ramsay Ames.
When was Philo Vance Returns released and how long is it?
Philo Vance Returns was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Philo Vance Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philo Vance Returns was composed by Albert Glasser.
Is Philo Vance Returns based on a book or true story?
Philo Vance Returns is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "S.S. Van Dine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Philo Vance Returns?
Philo Vance Returns holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).