The Canary Murder Case
"Who killed the most beautiful woman on Broadway?"
Originally released in 1929. The Canary Murder Case is a crime/mystery film. directed by Malcolm St. Clair. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Powell, James Hall, and Louise Brooks
Synopsis
A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by her and everyone had a motive to see her dead. The only witness to the crime has also been 'rubbed out'. Only one man, the keen, fascinating, debonair detective Philo Vance, would be able to figure out who is the killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
William Powell
as Philo Vance
James Hall
as Jimmie Spottswoode
Louise Brooks
as The Canary
Jean Arthur
as Alice LaFosse
Charles Lane
as Charles Spottswoode
Lawrence Grant
as John Cleaver
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Dr. Ambrose Lindquist
E.H. Calvert
as District Attorney Markham (as Captain E. H. Calvert)
Eugene Pallette
as Sergeant Heath
Ned Sparks
as Tony Skeel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Canary Murder Case about?
A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by ...
Who directed The Canary Murder Case?
The Canary Murder Case was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
How long is The Canary Murder Case?
The Canary Murder Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Canary Murder Case released?
The Canary Murder Case was released on February 16, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Canary Murder Case?
The main cast of The Canary Murder Case includes William Powell, James Hall, Louise Brooks, Jean Arthur, Charles Lane.