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Movie · 1929

Is The Greene Murder Case based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Greene Murder Case is based on the book The Greene Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (1928).

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

The movie was released in 1929.

The book behind The Greene Murder Case

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The Greene Murder Case

by S. S. Van Dine · first published 1928 · mystery fiction, detective fiction

1928 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 Greene Murder Case based on a book?

Yes. The Greene Murder Case is based on the book The Greene Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (1928).

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

The Greene Murder Case was written by S. S. Van Dine and first published in 1928.

Is The Greene 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 Greene 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.

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