Philo Vance's Gamble
1947, English. Directed by Basil Wrangell.
He Finds His Greatest Adventure With A Death-Dealing Adventuress!
Private Detective Philo Vance gets involved with a succession of murders and a mystery concerning the disappearance of an emerald that has been smuggled into the United States.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Basil WrangellDirector
- Alan CurtisPhilo Vance
- Vivian AustinLaurian March (as Terry Austin)
- Frank JenksErnie Clark
- Tala BirellTina Cromwell
- Gavin GordonOliver Tennant
- Cliff ClarkInspector Walsh
- James BurkeLt. Burke
- Toni ToddGeegee Desmond
- Francis PierlotRoberts
- Joseph CrehanEllis Mason
- Garnett MarksCharles O'Mara
- Grady SuttonWilletts
Details
- Released
- 12 April 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur St. Claire, Lawrence Taylor, Eugene Conrad
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Philo Vance's Gamble: quick answers
What should I watch before Philo Vance's Gamble?
Watch The Scarab Murder Case (1936), Night of Mystery (1937), The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939), and Calling Philo Vance (1940) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Philo Vance's Gamble?
Next in the series: Philo Vance Returns (1947) and Philo Vance's Secret Mission (1947).
Is Philo Vance's Gamble worth watching?
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How long is Philo Vance's Gamble?
Philo Vance's Gamble runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Philo Vance's Gamble have a post-credits scene?
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Philo Vance's Gamble parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Philo Vance's Gamble on?
Philo Vance's Gamble isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Philo Vance's Gamble?
If you liked Philo Vance's Gamble, try The Kennel Murder Case, Marlowe, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed Philo Vance's Gamble?
Philo Vance's Gamble (1947) was directed by Basil Wrangell and stars Alan Curtis, Vivian Austin, Frank Jenks.