The Canary Murder Case (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1929, The Canary Murder Case is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 82 minutes. “Who killed the most beautiful woman on Broadway?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by her and everyone had a motive to see her dead. The only witness to the crime has also been 'rubbed out'. Only one man, the keen, fascinating, debonair detective Philo Vance, would be able to figure out who is the killer. Written by Tony Fontana
Who’s in it. The Canary Murder Case stars William Powell as Philo Vance, Louise Brooks as The Canary, Jean Arthur as Alice LaFosse and James Hall as Jimmy Spottswoode, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Canary Murder Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Canary Murder Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Canary Murder Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Canary Murder Case (1929)?
- In US, The Canary Murder Case is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Canary Murder Case worth watching?
- The Canary Murder Case holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canary Murder Case?
- The Canary Murder Case stars William Powell, Louise Brooks, Jean Arthur, James Hall and Charles Lane.
- When was The Canary Murder Case released?
- The Canary Murder Case was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.