Calling Philo Vance

Calling Philo Vance

Calling Philo Vance is a 1940 American mystery/comedy released by Warner Bros. and starring James Stephenson as the dilettante detective Philo Vance, his only appearance as the character; Margot Stevenson co-stars. The film also features Henry O'Neill, Edward Brophy, Sheila Bromley and Ralph Forbes. It was directed by William Clemens from a screenplay by Tom Reed, based on the 1933 novel The Kennel Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine, which had previously been made into a film in 1933, starring William Powell and Mary Astor. For this adaptation of the story, Vance is on international assignment from the United States government to investigate traffic in wartime aircraft designs. The original story dealt with art world double-dealing, but the solution to the mystery is the same in each film.

Year:
1940
258 Views

Share your thoughts on Calling Philo Vance's quotes with the community:

0 Comments

    Quote of the Day Today's Quote | Archive

    Would you like us to send you a FREE inspiring quote delivered to your inbox daily?

    Please enter your email address:

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this movie page to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Calling Philo Vance Quotes." Quotes.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Dec. 2024. <https://www.quotes.net/movies/calling_philo_vance_quotes_115328>.

    Know another quote from Calling Philo Vance?

    Don't let people miss on a great quote from the "Calling Philo Vance" movie - add it here!

    Quiz

    Are you a quotes master?

    »
    Who said: "In politics stupidity is not a handicap"?
    A Al Capone
    B Napoleon Bonaparte
    C Albert Einstein
    D Sigmund Freud