The Casino Murder Case
“S.S. Van Dine's Greatest Philo Vance Mystery!”
Synopsis
After socialite Lynn Llewellyn receives an anonymous threat, he is poisoned at his uncle's casino, and although he recovers, his wife is murdered by the same killer.
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Top Cast
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Paul Lukas
Philo Vance
Alison Skipworth
Priscilla Kinkaid Llewellyn
Donald Cook
Lynn Llewellyn
Rosalind Russell
Doris Reed
Arthur Byron
Richard Kinkaid
Ted Healy
Police Sergeant Ernest Heath
Eric Blore
Currie
Isabel Jewell
Amelia Llewellyn
Louise Fazenda
Becky
Purnell Pratt
District Attorney John Markham (as Purnell B. Pratt)
Leslie Fenton
Dr. Kane
Louise Henry
Virginia Llewellyn
Leo G. Carroll
Smith (as Leo Carroll)
Charles Sellon
Dr. Doremus
Ernie Adams
Husband of Fat Lady at Auction (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Edna Bennett
Nurse to Lynn (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Waiter (unconfirmed) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Casino Murder Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf, S.S. Van Dine
Dimitri Tiomkin
Charles G. Clarke
Conrad A. Nervig
Lucien Hubbard
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Florence Ryerson
Screenplay
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Edgar Allan Woolf
Screenplay
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Lucien Hubbard
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Casino Murder Case
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Casino Murder Case about?
After socialite Lynn Llewellyn receives an anonymous threat, he is poisoned at his uncle's casino, and although he recovers, his wife is murdered by the same killer.
Who directed The Casino Murder Case?
The Casino Murder Case was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in The Casino Murder Case?
The principal cast of The Casino Murder Case includes Paul Lukas, Alison Skipworth, Donald Cook, Rosalind Russell, Arthur Byron.
When was The Casino Murder Case released and how long is it?
The Casino Murder Case was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Casino Murder Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Casino Murder Case was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The Casino Murder Case based on a book or true story?
The Casino Murder Case is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S.S. Van Dine".