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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 William PowellPhilo Vance | Philo Vance |
 William 'Stage' BoydHarry Gray | Harry Gray |
 Eugene PalletteSgt. Edward Heath | Sgt. Edward Heath |
 Paul LukasAdolph Mohler | Adolph Mohler |
 Natalie MoorheadFanny Del Roy | Fanny Del Roy |
 Richard TuckerAnthony Benson | Anthony Benson |
 May BeattyMrs. Paula Banning | Mrs. Paula Banning |
 E.H. CalvertDA John F.X. Markham | DA John F.X. Markham |
 Mischa AuerAlbert Brecker (uncredited) | Albert Brecker (uncredited) |
| PPerry IvinsPrint Dealer (uncredited) | Print Dealer (uncredited) |
| CCharles McMurphyDetective Burke (uncredited) | Detective Burke (uncredited) |
 Guy OliverCaptain Hagedorn (uncredited) | Captain Hagedorn (uncredited) |
| DDick RushDetective Welch (uncredited) | Detective Welch (uncredited) |
 Otto YamaokaSam (uncredited) | Sam (uncredited) |