The Gracie Allen Murder Case

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

A DUMBELLE...who knew too much about MURDER!

NR 1939 · 78 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Mystery

Super-sleuth Philo Vance faces the zaniest case of his career when Gracie Allen "helps" him try to solve the murder of an escaped convict. As she attempts to clear the name of a friend accused of the killing, her wacky, scatterbrained ways constantly impede the investigation.

Directed by Alfred E. Green · Written by Nat Perrin

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