Philo Vance Collection
In the city's vibrant nightlife, a charismatic showgirl known as "the Canary" uses her charms to manipulate those around her, ultimately leading to a fatal confrontation. As the police investigate her murder, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding the Canary's life, leaving a trail of suspects who all had motive to kill her.
The enigmatic Greene family converges annually at their foreboding ancestral castle to settle the terms of their will, despite their deep-seated animosity towards one another. However, this year's gathering takes a deadly turn as they begin to fall victim to a series of inexplicable and gruesome murders.
The investigation begins when the body of a man known as "Cock Robin" is discovered with an arrow lodged in his heart on an archery range, accompanied by a cryptic chess bishop clue, prompting renowned detective Philo Vance to take on the case.
Murder takes place at a lavish country estate, with a cunning stockbroker being the victim. Coincidentally, detective Philo Vance is present, and he sets out to uncover the identity of the killer.
A renowned collector, despised by many, is found murdered in a locked room, with a shattered Chinese vase holding the key to unraveling the mystery, as detective Philo Vance and his trusty Scottish terrier take on the case.
The Stamm family hosts a small gathering before their daughter Bernice's wedding to Monty, a socialite, but the presence of their disapproving guests makes for an uncomfortable celebration.
Socialite Lynn Llewellyn's life is turned upside down when he receives a chilling anonymous threat, which leads to a poisoning attempt at his uncle's casino.
When two individuals connected to a wealthy socialite's murder succumb to mysterious deaths, Detective Vance begins to suspect that hypnosis and foul play are behind the unusual suicides.
Gracie Allen, a lovable but hapless woman, teams up with renowned detective Philo Vance to crack a murder case, while navigating her own romantic misadventures, including a chance encounter at a company picnic that unexpectedly links her beau Bill to a mysterious crime.
Archer Coe, a renowned designer, finds himself in a deadly game of espionage and betrayal when his exclusive contract with the US government attracts the attention of rival agents from Germany, Japan, and Italy. But before he can navigate this treacherous landscape, Archer is brutally murdered, leaving behind a tangled web of secrets and motives that threaten to unravel the very fabric of international intrigue.
Philo, a determined individual, sets out to track down a ruthless group of jewel thieves responsible for a string of brutal crimes.
Larry Blendon, a playboy with a history of failed relationships, introduces his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux, to his grandmother, Stella Blendon.
Philo Vance, a renowned detective, is sought out by publisher Martin Jamison to serve as a technical advisor on crime stories.
