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The Benson Murder Case

6.119301h 5mNRMovieCrimeMysteryThriller

A ruthless, crooked stockbroker is murdered at his luxurious country estate, and detective Philo Vance just happens to be there; he decides to find out who killed him.

DirectorFrank Tuttle
WriterBartlett Cormack

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Cast · Directed by Frank Tuttle

WPWilliam Powell
William Powell
Philo Vance
WBWilliam 'Stage' Boyd
William 'Stage' Boyd
Harry Gray
EPEugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
Sgt. Edward Heath
PLPaul Lukas
Paul Lukas
Adolph Mohler
NMNatalie Moorhead
Natalie Moorhead
Fanny Del Roy
RTRichard Tucker
Richard Tucker
Anthony Benson
MBMay Beatty
May Beatty
Mrs. Paula Banning
ECE.H. Calvert
E.H. Calvert
DA John F.X. Markham
MAMischa Auer
Mischa Auer
Albert Brecker (uncredited)
PI
Perry Ivins
Print Dealer (uncredited)
CM
Charles McMurphy
Detective Burke (uncredited)
GOGuy Oliver
Guy Oliver
Captain Hagedorn (uncredited)

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The Benson Murder Case — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Benson Murder Case?

The Benson Murder Case is streaming on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Benson Murder Case on Netflix?

No, The Benson Murder Case is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Fawesome.

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The Benson Murder Case isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Benson Murder Case for free?

The Benson Murder Case is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Benson Murder Case?

Yes — The Benson Murder Case is followed by The Kennel Murder Case (1933) in the Philo Vance Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Benson Murder Case?

Yes — The Bishop Murder Case (1929) comes before The Benson Murder Case in the Philo Vance Collection.

Is The Benson Murder Case part of a trilogy?

No — The Benson Murder Case is part of the Philo Vance Collection, which has 15 films.

How many movies are in the Philo Vance Collection?

There are 15 films in the Philo Vance Collection: The Canary Murder Case (1929), The Greene Murder Case (1929), The Bishop Murder Case (1929), The Benson Murder Case (1930), The Kennel Murder Case (1933), The Dragon Murder Case (1934), The Casino Murder Case (1935), The Garden Murder Case (1936), The Scarab Murder Case (1936), Night of Mystery (1937), The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939), Calling Philo Vance (1940), Philo Vance's Gamble (1947), Philo Vance Returns (1947) and Philo Vance's Secret Mission (1947).