Philo Vance is tasked with solving the murder of Archer Coe, whose death is initially ruled a suicide but is later revealed to be a brutal killing involving a blunt object, stabbing, and shooting. As the investigation unfolds, the list of suspects grows, including Archer's brother Brisbane, who is found stabbed to death in a closet. With multiple enemies and a seemingly impossible crime scene, it's up to the charismatic and intelligent detective Philo Vance to unravel the tangled web of motives and alibis to uncover the truth behind Archer's murder.
The Kennel Murder Case
A reclusive collector, notorious for his questionable reputation, is found deceased in a sealed room, with a shattered Chinese vase serving as the pivotal piece of evidence in unraveling the mystery.