The Scarab Murder Case

The Scarab Murder Case

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The Scarab Murder Case

1936

1h 8m

6.0(1 votes)

Mystery

Overview

One of a series of murder mysteries featuring the character Philo Vance. A Lost Movie

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6 members

Acting

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Philo Vance

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Acting

Wally Patch

Inspector Moor

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Henri De Vries

Dr. Bliss

Henri De Vries

Acting

Kathleen Kelly

Angela Hargreaves

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John Robinson

Donald Scarlett

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Geoffrey Wallace

Salveter

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