Philo Vance, accompanied by his prize-losing Scottish terrier, investigates the locked-room murder of a prominent and much-hated collector whose broken Chinese vase provides an important clue..
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school detective stuff where everyone talks fast and wears fancy suits, you’ll dig this. It’s got that specific 1930s energy—sharp, quick, and a bit stagey. If you need modern pacing or real grit, you'll probably hate it. It moves at the speed of a typewriter, which is exactly why...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school detective stuff where everyone talks fast and wears fancy suits, you’ll dig this. It’s got that specific 1930s energy—sharp, quick, and a bit stagey. If you need modern pacing or real grit, you'll probably hate it. It moves at the speed of a typewriter, which is exactly why I enjoyed it. William Powell is basically playing a version of the guy he perfected in other movies, and honestly, why change it? He’s cool, he’s detached, and he treats the crim..."
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