The Garden Murder Case
1936, English. Directed by Edwin L. Marin.
S. S. Van Dine's most intriguing murder case featuring the great PHILO VANCE!
Two people with ties to rich murdered socialite Lowe Hammle die from unusual suicides—but Vance suspects foul play.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edwin L. MarinDirector
- Edmund LowePhilo Vance
- Virginia BruceZalia Graem
- Benita HumeNurse Gladys Beeton
- Douglas WaltonFloyd Garden
- Nat PendletonSergeant Ernest Heath
- Gene LockhartEdgar Lowe Hammle
- H.B. WarnerMajor Fenwicke-Ralston
- Kent SmithWoode Swift
- Grant MitchellDistrict Attorney Markham
- Frieda InescortMrs. Madge Fenwicke-Ralston
- Henry B. WalthallDr. Garden
- Jessie RalphMrs. Hammle
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bertram Millhauser
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Watch before The Garden Murder Case
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Canary Murder Case
1929 · 5.8/10
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The Greene Murder Case
1929 · 6.1/10
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The Bishop Murder Case
1929 · 5.4/10
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The Benson Murder Case
1930 · 6.2/10
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The Kennel Murder Case
1933 · 6.1/10
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The Dragon Murder Case
1934 · 5.9/10
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The Casino Murder Case
1935 · 6.6/10
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The Scarab Murder Case
The Scarab Murder Case
1936 · 8.0/10
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Night of Mystery
1937 · 10.0/10
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The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939 · 6.3/10
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1940 · 6.0/10
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1947 · 6.3/10
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1947 · 6.3/10
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The Garden Murder Case: quick answers
What should I watch before The Garden Murder Case?
Watch The Benson Murder Case (1930), The Kennel Murder Case (1933), The Dragon Murder Case (1934), and The Casino Murder Case (1935) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Garden Murder Case?
Next in the series: The Scarab Murder Case (1936), Night of Mystery (1937), and The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939).
Is The Garden Murder Case worth watching?
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How long is The Garden Murder Case?
The Garden Murder Case runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Does The Garden Murder Case have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Garden Murder Case. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Garden Murder Case parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Garden Murder Case is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Garden Murder Case on?
The Garden Murder Case isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 February 1936. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Garden Murder Case?
If you liked The Garden Murder Case, try The Kennel Murder Case, The Mirror Crack'd, The Blue Gardenia.
Who directed The Garden Murder Case?
The Garden Murder Case (1936) was directed by Edwin L. Marin and stars Edmund Lowe, Virginia Bruce, Benita Hume.