The Benson Murder Case
“DID SHE KILL? Solve the crime that shocked New York!”
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.
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Top Cast
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William Powell
Philo Vance
William 'Stage' Boyd
Harry Gray
Eugene Pallette
Sgt. Edward Heath
Paul Lukas
Adolph Mohler
Natalie Moorhead
Fanny Del Roy
Richard Tucker
Anthony Benson
May Beatty
Mrs. Paula Banning
E.H. Calvert
DA John F.X. Markham
Mischa Auer
Albert Brecker (uncredited)
Perry Ivins
Print Dealer (uncredited)
Charles McMurphy
Detective Burke (uncredited)
Guy Oliver
Captain Hagedorn (uncredited)
Dick Rush
Detective Welch (uncredited)
Otto Yamaoka
Sam (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Bartlett Cormack
- Original Score
- Charles Midgely
- Original Title
- The Benson Murder Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Bartlett Cormack, S.S. Van Dine
Charles Midgely
Archie Stout
Doris Drought
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Doris Drought
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Bartlett Cormack
Screenplay
Charles Midgely
Original Music Composer
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 The Benson Murder Case
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Benson Murder Case about?
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.
Who directed The Benson Murder Case?
The Benson Murder Case was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in The Benson Murder Case?
The principal cast of The Benson Murder Case includes William Powell, William 'Stage' Boyd, Eugene Pallette, Paul Lukas, Natalie Moorhead.
When was The Benson Murder Case released and how long is it?
The Benson Murder Case was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Benson Murder Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Benson Murder Case was composed by Charles Midgely.
Is The Benson Murder Case based on a book or true story?
The Benson Murder Case is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S.S. Van Dine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Benson Murder Case?
The Benson Murder Case holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).