Philo Vance's Gamble
“He Finds His Greatest Adventure With A Death-Dealing Adventuress!”
Synopsis
Private Detective Philo Vance gets involved with a succession of murders and a mystery concerning the disappearance of an emerald that has been smuggled into the United States.
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Top Cast
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Alan Curtis
Philo Vance
Vivian Austin
Laurian March (as Terry Austin)
Frank Jenks
Ernie Clark
Tala Birell
Tina Cromwell
Gavin Gordon
Oliver Tennant
Cliff Clark
Inspector Walsh
James Burke
Lt. Burke
Toni Todd
Geegee Desmond
Francis Pierlot
Roberts
Joseph Crehan
Ellis Mason
Garnett Marks
Charles O'Mara
Grady Sutton
Willetts
Charles Mitchell
Guy Harkness
Joanne Frank
Norma Harkness
Dan Seymour
Jeffrey Connor
Karolyn Grimes
Pat Roberts
Kenneth Farrell
Alberto the Costume Designer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Conrad
- Original Score
- Alvin Levin
- Original Title
- Philo Vance's Gamble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wrangell
Eugene Conrad, Arthur St. Claire, Lawrence Taylor, S.S. Van Dine
Alvin Levin
Jackson Rose
W. Donn Hayes
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
Alvin Levin
Original Music Composer
Arthur St. Claire
Writer
Howard Welsch
Producer
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Basil Wrangell
Director
Eugene Conrad
Screenplay
Eugene Joseff
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philo Vance's Gamble
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Philo Vance's Gamble about?
Private Detective Philo Vance gets involved with a succession of murders and a mystery concerning the disappearance of an emerald that has been smuggled into the United States.
Who directed Philo Vance's Gamble?
Philo Vance's Gamble was directed by Basil Wrangell.
Who stars in Philo Vance's Gamble?
The principal cast of Philo Vance's Gamble includes Alan Curtis, Vivian Austin, Frank Jenks, Tala Birell, Gavin Gordon.
When was Philo Vance's Gamble released and how long is it?
Philo Vance's Gamble was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Philo Vance's Gamble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philo Vance's Gamble was composed by Alvin Levin.
Is Philo Vance's Gamble based on a book or true story?
Philo Vance's Gamble is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "S.S. Van Dine".