The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939): Cast
The Gracie Allen Murder Case is a 1939 mystery comedy directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Gracie Allen as Gracie Allen, Warren William and Irving Bacon. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gracie Allen Murder Case About?
The premise of The Gracie Allen Murder Case without spoilers.
A DUMBELLE…who knew too much about MURDER! The zany plot follows nitwit Gracie Allen trying to help master sleuth Philo Vance solve a murder.
The Gracie Allen Murder Case Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- actress name in title
- five word title
- no actress plays herself in a fictional movie
- dizzy dame
- philo vance series
- vaudeville skit
- song
- singer
- singing
- philo vance character
- attempt to murder
- b movie
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- several attemps to murder
- poisoned perfume
- attorney
- district attorney
- roses
- police motorcycle
- photography
- screaming woman
- police investigation
- present
- poisoned cigarette
- murder
- killer
- butler
- henchman
- gangster
- elevator boy
- florist
- chauffeur
- stock footage
- hotel
- cigarette smoking
- private detective
- police inspector
- police detective
- police sergeant
- held at gunpoint
- damsel in distress
- slang
- series
- actress shares first and last name with character
- actress shares last name with character
- actress shares first name with character
- new york city
- 1930s
- sergeant
- character name in title
The Gracie Allen Murder Case Cast & Characters
Gracie Allen leads the cast as Gracie Allen, with Warren William as Philo Vance and Irving Bacon as Hotel Clerk. Directed by Alfred E. Green; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alfred E. Green
- Gracie Allen as Gracie Allen
- Warren William as Philo Vance
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Irving Bacon as Hotel Clerk -
James Flavin as Turnkey
Also Starring in The Gracie Allen Murder Case
· 47 more- Sam Harris Nightclub Patron
- William H. O'Brien Nightclub Waiter
- Addison Richards Detective
- Edgar Dearing Motorcycle Officer Corrigan
- Max Wagner Thug
- Harry Tyler Police Photographer
- Harry Tenbrook Harry
- Harry Wilson Thug
- Colin Kenny Nightclub Patron
- Don Brodie Reporter #1
- Jerome Cowan Daniel Mirche
- William Haade Hotel Doorman
- Florence Wix Nightclub Patron
- William Demarest Police Sgt. Ernest Heath
- Sam Lee Thug
- H.B. Warner Richard Lawrence
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- Willie Fung Houseboy
- Donald MacBride Dist. Atty. John, Markham
- Henry Roquemore Hotel Guest
- Walter Soderling Dr. Doremus
- Kent Taylor Bill Brown
- Ben Taggart Policeman
- Esther Howard Florist
- Richard Denning Fred
- Jack Baxley Reporter #2
- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian Thug
- Paul Newlan Fred
- Jed Prouty Uncle Ambrose
- Horace McMahon Gus
- Ellen Drew Ann Wilson
- Janet Waldo Cigarette Girl
- Ted Oliver Motorcycle Cop
- Monte Collins Picnic Master of Ceremonies
- Phil Warren Chauffeur
- Lillian Yarbo Maid
- George Hickman Elevator Boy #1
- Frank Meredith Motorcycle Cop
- Helen MacKellar Secretary
- Robert St. Angelo Thug
- Norman Phillips Jr. Elevator Boy #3
- James B. Carson Hotel Manager
- Judith Barrett Dixie Del Marr
- Lee Moore Benny 'The Buzzard' Nelson
- Al Shaw Thug
- Rube Demarest Reporter
- Jim Kelso Photographer
- Max Mellenger Thug
More from Alfred E. Green
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The Gracie Allen Murder Case Also Known As
Also known as “A Comédia de um Crime”.
- Also known as
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- A Comédia de um Crime
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Movies Like The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Greene Murder Case, The Casino Murder Case and Mr. and Mrs. North.
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The Greene Murder Case 1929 -
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Mr. and Mrs. North 1942 -
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Philo Vance Returns 1947 -
Philo Vance’s Gamble 1947 -
Calling Philo Vance 1940 -
The Studio Murder Mystery 1929 -
The Benson Murder Case 1930 -
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The Bishop Murder Case 1929 -
The Truth About Murder 1946
The Gracie Allen Murder Case FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gracie Allen Murder Case, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gracie Allen Murder Case?
The Gracie Allen Murder Case runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Gracie Allen Murder Case released?
The Gracie Allen Murder Case was released on June 2, 1939.
Who directed The Gracie Allen Murder Case?
The Gracie Allen Murder Case was directed by Alfred E. Green.
More films by Alfred E. Green Who is in the cast of The Gracie Allen Murder Case?
The Gracie Allen Murder Case stars Gracie Allen as Gracie Allen, Warren William as Philo Vance and Irving Bacon as Hotel Clerk, among 51 credited actors.
Does The Gracie Allen Murder Case have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gracie Allen Murder Case has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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