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The Canary Murder Case

5.719291h 22mNRMovieCrimeMystery

A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by her and everyone had a motive to see her…

DirectorsMalcolm St. Clair·Frank Tuttle
WriterFlorence Ryerson

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Cast · Directed by Malcolm St. Clair

WPWilliam Powell
William Powell
Philo Vance
JHJames Hall
James Hall
Jimmie Spottswoode
LBLouise Brooks
Louise Brooks
The Canary
JAJean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Alice LaFosse
CLCharles Lane
Charles Lane
Charles Spottswoode
LGLawrence Grant
Lawrence Grant
John Cleaver
GSGustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Dr. Ambrose Lindquist
ECE.H. Calvert
E.H. Calvert
District Attorney Markham (as Captain E. H. Calvert)
EPEugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
Sergeant Heath
NSNed Sparks
Ned Sparks
Tony Skeel
LBLouis John Bartels
Louis John Bartels
Louis Mannix
TA
Tim Adair
George Y. Harvey (uncredited)

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The Canary Murder Case — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Canary Murder Case?

The Canary Murder Case is streaming on JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Canary Murder Case on Netflix?

No, The Canary Murder Case is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on JustWatch TV and Public Domain Movies.

Is The Canary Murder Case on Amazon Prime Video?

The Canary 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 Canary Murder Case for free?

The Canary Murder Case is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Public Domain Movies in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Canary Murder Case?

Yes — The Canary Murder Case is followed by The Greene Murder Case (1929) in the Philo Vance Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Canary Murder Case?

The Canary Murder Case is the first film in the Philo Vance Collection.

Is The Canary Murder Case part of a trilogy?

No — The Canary 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).