Philo Vance's Secret Mission
“Secret murder... Sinister mission”
Synopsis
Philo Vance is hired to write a true-crime mystery... but when the facts about an unsolved crime are about to be brought out into the open a murder takes place.
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Top Cast
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Alan Curtis
Philo Vance
Sheila Ryan
Mona Bannister
Tala Birell
Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips
Frank Jenks
Ernie Clark
James Bell
Sheriff Harry Madison
Frank Fenton
Paul Morgan
Paul Maxey
Martin Jamison
Kenneth Farrell
Joe, the photographer
Toni Todd
Louise Roberts aka Mrs. Paul Morgan
David Leonard
Carl Wilson (uncredited)
William Newell
Deputy (uncredited)
Tom Quinn
Haddon Phillips (uncredited)
Harry Strang
Ship's Purser (uncredited)
Frank Wilcox
Thaddius Carter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Taylor
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold, Emil Cadkin, Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Philo Vance's Secret Mission
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Lawrence Taylor
Ernest Gold, Emil Cadkin, Karl Hajos
Jackson Rose
W. Donn Hayes
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Emil Cadkin
Original Music Composer
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Howard Welsch
Producer
Lawrence Taylor
Writer
Edward C. Jewell
Production Design
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philo Vance's Secret Mission
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Philo Vance's Secret Mission about?
Philo Vance is hired to write a true-crime mystery... but when the facts about an unsolved crime are about to be brought out into the open a murder takes place.
Who directed Philo Vance's Secret Mission?
Philo Vance's Secret Mission was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in Philo Vance's Secret Mission?
The principal cast of Philo Vance's Secret Mission includes Alan Curtis, Sheila Ryan, Tala Birell, Frank Jenks, James Bell.
When was Philo Vance's Secret Mission released and how long is it?
Philo Vance's Secret Mission was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Philo Vance's Secret Mission?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philo Vance's Secret Mission was composed by Ernest Gold, Emil Cadkin, Karl Hajos.