TMDb Rating
5.2/10
15 verified votes
The Bishop Murder Case (1929)
Mystery
88 min
"ALL-TALKING!...ALL-THRILLS!"
Plot Summary
The murders start with the body of Robin. He is found with a arrow through the heart, but Vance deduces that the body was placed and not found where he was killed. The note found dealing with the murder was part of a nursery rhyme and signed by 'Bishop'. The only witness may have been Mrs. Drukker and Adolph, but they are not talking. As the murders progress, each one is accompanied by a nursery rhyme. It is up to Philo Vance to unravel the clues and unmask the identity of the murderer 'Bishop'.
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Keywords to include
MysteryNick GrindéBasil RathboneLeila Hyams1929
Director
Nick Grindé
Top Cast
Basil RathboneLeila HyamsRoland YoungAlec B. FrancisGeorge F. Marion
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