Publisher Martin Jamison sends for Philo Vance as he wants to hire him as a technical advisor on the crime stories he publishes. Paul Morgan, Jamison's partner, regards the plan as foolish. Jamison tells his secretary Mona Bannister to bring Vance to his home that night and he will reveal the solution to the seven-year mystery of the killing of Haddon Phillips, former partner in the firm. Phillips ex-wife, now a receptionist for the company, is alarmed when she overhears. As Vance and Mona drive up, two shots are heard and Jamison's body is later found in the trunk of Vance's car.
Alan Curtis as Philo Vance does a great job, is quite likeable, fast-talking with good one liners; his pairing with the leading actress is great. Their rapport is what make this entry fun. Of course, it's well-paced and the mystery is good.
Alan Curtis as Philo Vance does a great job, is quite likeable, fast-talking with good one liners; his pairing with the leading actress is great. Their rapport is what make this entry fun. Of course, it's well-paced and the mystery is good.