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.
You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for those really old movies where everyone sounds like they are speaking through a tin can. It’s great for a quiet night in, but if you need things to blow up every ten minutes, you’ll be bored to tears within the first act. It’s got William Powell playing Philo V...
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Frank Tuttle
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"You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for those really old movies where everyone sounds like they are speaking through a tin can. It’s great for a quiet night in, but if you need things to blow up every ten minutes, you’ll be bored to tears within the first act. It’s got William Powell playing Philo Vance, and honestly, he’s the main reason to even hit play. This was before he became the legend in the Thin Man movies, but he already has that super smooth vibe down perfectly. T..."
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