The Benson Murder Case

The Benson Murder Case

DID SHE KILL? Solve the crime that shocked New York!

NR 1930 · 65 min · ★ 6.1 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller

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 · Written by Bartlett Cormack

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