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Movie · 1929

Is The Bishop Murder Case based on a book?

Quick answer

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

The Bishop Murder Case is part of the Philo Vance series.

The movie was released in 1929.

The book behind The Bishop Murder Case

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The Bishop Murder Case

by S. S. Van Dine · first published 1929 · mystery fiction, detective fiction

1929 novel by Willard Huntington Wright.

Philo Vance: books by publication date

  1. The Benson Murder Case (1926)
  2. The "Canary" Murder Case (1927)
  3. The Greene Murder Case (1928)
  4. The Bishop Murder Case (1929)

Common questions

Is The Bishop Murder Case based on a book?

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

Who wrote the book The Bishop Murder Case is based on?

The Bishop Murder Case was written by S. S. Van Dine and first published in 1929.

Is The Bishop Murder Case part of a series?

Yes, it is part of the Philo Vance series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Bishop Murder Case before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

More screen adaptations of S. S. Van Dine's books

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