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The novel was very loosely based upon a real-life case that had made headlines, the unsolved 1920 murder of bridge expert Joseph Bowne Elwell. It was considered a roman à clef because the circumstances under which Elwell's body was found—he was shot to death in a room in his home which was found to be locked from the inside, and he was not ...
- The Benson Murder Case (film)
When a ruthless and crooked stockbroker named Anthony Benson...
- The Benson Murder Case (film)
When a ruthless and crooked stockbroker named Anthony Benson is murdered at his luxurious country estate, Vance decides to investigate the case and works alongside District Attorney Markham and the police to gather clues and interview suspects.
The Benson Murder Case: Directed by Frank Tuttle. With William Powell, William 'Stage' Boyd, Eugene Pallette, Paul Lukas. 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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- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Frank Tuttle
- 1930-04-13
Mar 16, 2024 · The present chronicle has to do with Vance's solution of the notorious Benson murder which, due to the unexpectedness of the crime, the prominence of the persons involved, and the startling evidence adduced, was invested with an interest rarely surpassed in the annals of New York's criminal history.
Jan 18, 2018 · Title: The Benson Murder Case Summary: 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. Directed by: Frank Tuttle Actors: Production Company: Paramount Pictures Release Date: 13 April 1930 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.20 : 1
- 64 min
In The Benson Murder Case, Vance is called a "sissy" by another character, and early in the book, as he is dressing, his friend Markham asks if he is planning to wear a green carnation, the symbol of homosexuality during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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