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CRIME . 1947 . 1h 4m . 5.0/10

Philo Vance Returns_

""EVERY TIME I TRY TO GET NEXT TO A BLONDE...A KILLER GETS THERE FIRST!""

Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. Despite Larry's record of broken romances and divorces, Virginia decides she will marry him. Virginia is slain that night and Blandon telephones his friend, Philo Vance, to help find the killer.

Starring William Wright, Vivian Austin, Leon Belasco

5.0/10

Rating

1h 4m

Runtime

1947

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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"EVERY TIME I TRY TO GET NEXT TO A BLONDE...A KILLER GETS THERE FIRST!"

Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. Despite Larry's record of broken romances and divorces, Virginia decides she will marry him. Virginia is slain that night and Blandon telephones his friend, Philo Vance, to help find the killer.

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Cast

William Wright stars as Philo Vance in Philo Vance Returns.

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Year context

Philo Vance Returns was released 79 years ago in 1947.

Overview

Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. Despite Larry's record of broken romances and...

Philo Vance Returns is a Crime, Mystery, Action film with a runtime of 1h 4m.

CAST (16)

William Wright

Vivian Austin

Lorena Blendon Simms

Leon Belasco

Clara Blandick

Ramsay Ames

Virginia Berneaux

Damian O'Flynn

Frank Wilcox

Iris Adrian

Maggie McCarthy / Choo-Choo Divine

Helen Varney Blendon

Tim Murdock

Tim Murdock

The Policeman

Mary Scott

Mary Scott

Mary

Wade Crosby

Choo-Choo's Bodyguard (Uncredited)

Eddie Dunn

Police Lieutenant Mullard (Uncredited)

Broderick O'Farrell

Broderick O'Farrell

Dr. Campbell (Uncredited)

PP

Phyllis Planchard

Agatha Cowle (Uncredited)

CS

Cy Stevens

Greg Simms (Uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

April 14, 1947

Status

Released

Runtime

64 min (1h 4m)

Country

United States

Rating

5.0/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Philo Vance Returns about?

Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. Despite Larry's record of broken romances and divorces, Virginia decides she will marry him. Virginia is slain that night and Blandon telephones his friend, Philo Vance, to help find the killer.

How long is Philo Vance Returns?

Philo Vance Returns has a runtime of 64 minutes (1h 4m).

Who stars in Philo Vance Returns?

The cast of Philo Vance Returns includes William Wright, Vivian Austin, Leon Belasco, Clara Blandick, Ramsay Ames.

What is the rating of Philo Vance Returns?

Philo Vance Returns has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Mystery Action