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The Garden Murder Case

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When Floyd Garden (Douglas Walton) tells his mistress, Madge (Frieda Inescort), that he will die in a steeplechase horse race -- and then does -- suicide is suspected. Suspicious, detective Philo Vance (Edmund Lowe) investigates, questioning all those at the house of millionaire Edgar Lowe Hammle (Gene Lockhart), who owns the horse Floyd rode. Vance interrogates Madge's husband, Hammle's vengeful niece and his blackmailing nurse -- all of whom are once again suspect when Hammle is shot dead.

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Paul Chambers Movie Chambers Another Philo Vance entry with familiar MGM contract players, including Edmund Lowe as Vance. Nat Pendleton adds some humor. Mostly forgettable. Rated: C- Mar 10, 2013 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Edmund Lowe making his only screen appearance as S. S. Van Dine's dilettante wealthy sleuth Philo Vance in The Garden Murder Case is a fruitful one. Rated: B- Aug 6, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D This one is a bit ridiculous. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Audience Member "Another Philo Vance entry with familiar MGM contract players, including Edmund Lowe as Vance. Nat Pendleton adds some humor. Mostly forgettable." Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Floyd Garden (Douglas Walton) tells his mistress, Madge (Frieda Inescort), that he will die in a steeplechase horse race -- and then does -- suicide is suspected. Suspicious, detective Philo Vance (Edmund Lowe) investigates, questioning all those at the house of millionaire Edgar Lowe Hammle (Gene Lockhart), who owns the horse Floyd rode. Vance interrogates Madge's husband, Hammle's vengeful niece and his blackmailing nurse -- all of whom are once again suspect when Hammle is shot dead.
Director
Edwin L. Marin
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 20, 2016
Runtime
1h 1m