Skip to content
The Bishop Murder Case (1929) poster

The Bishop Murder Case

1929, English. Directed by Nick Grindé & David Burton.

ALL-TALKING!...ALL-THRILLS!

The murders start with the body of Robin. He is found with a arrow through the heart, but Vance deduces that the body was placed and not found where he was killed. The note found dealing with the murder was part of a nursery rhyme and signed by 'Bishop'. The only witness may have been Mrs. Drukker and Adolph, but they are not talking. As the murders progress, each one is accompanied by a nursery rhyme. It is up to Philo Vance to unravel the clues and unmask the identity of the murderer 'Bishop'.

Mystery
Watch TrailerWhere to Watch
Runtime
1h 28m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

Start now and it ends at ….

Too new to call

Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.

Seen it? Give your verdict.

Saved privately on this device.

Where to watch The Bishop Murder Case

The Bishop Murder Case is streaming on YouTube TV in India.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Philo Vance Collection poster

Part of a series

Philo Vance: watch order

Cast & crew

Details

Released
31 December 1929
Country
United States of America
Written by
Lenore J. Coffee
pre-codephilo vance

Check ratings elsewhere

IMDbRotten TomatoesLetterboxdTMDB

News & fan talk

Latest newsFan theories on Reddit

What The Bishop Murder Case is based on

The Bishop Murder Case is based on The Bishop Murder Case (1929) by S. S. Van Dine.

Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.

Watch before The Bishop Murder Case

In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.

After The Bishop Murder Case

What comes next in the series.

Full Watch Order

If you liked The Bishop Murder Case

See All Movies Like The Bishop Murder CaseSee on Movie Map AI

The Bishop Murder Case: quick answers

What should I watch before The Bishop Murder Case?

Watch The Canary Murder Case (1929) and The Greene Murder Case (1929) first.

What comes after The Bishop Murder Case?

Next in the series: The Benson Murder Case (1930), The Kennel Murder Case (1933), and The Dragon Murder Case (1934).

Is The Bishop Murder Case worth watching?

The Bishop Murder Case doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.

How long is The Bishop Murder Case?

The Bishop Murder Case runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

Does The Bishop Murder Case have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Bishop Murder Case. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Bishop Murder Case parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Bishop Murder Case is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Bishop Murder Case on?

The Bishop Murder Case is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Bishop Murder Case?

If you liked The Bishop Murder Case, try Thirteen at Dinner, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play, Murder in Three Acts.

Who directed The Bishop Murder Case?

The Bishop Murder Case (1929) was directed by Nick Grindé and David Burton and stars Basil Rathbone, Leila Hyams, Roland Young.

What is The Bishop Murder Case based on?

The Bishop Murder Case is based on The Bishop Murder Case (1929) by S. S. Van Dine.

↑ ↓ to move · Enter to open · Full search page