Philo Vance Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Philo Vance was created by S.S. Van Dine (the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright). Vance first appeared in the novel The Benson Murder Case, which was published in 1925. Twelve novels were published over fourteen years. He was introduced as a wealthy young dabbler in many fields who added solving crime to his many other interests. His friend, District Attorney Markham came to rely on him to solve difficult murders, while Sergeant Heath of the Homicide Squad had little choice but to tolerate him. The character gained new life and popularity in film. William Powell played Vance in four films, but the character was portrayed by a variety of actors including Basil Rathbone, Paul Lukas, and Warren William. Philo Vance came to radio starring John Emery from 1943-45. In the Summer of 1945, NBC released a Summer replacement series starring Jose Ferrer as Vance. In 1946, radio and television syndication king Frederic Ziv began producing a series starring radio veteran Jackson Beck as Vance that produced more than 100 episodes. Adam Graham is your guide through all circulating episodes of Philo Vance including the single circulating episode of the Emery series, two episodes of the Ferrer series, and more than 90 episodes of the Ziv series. This series is part of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast which features a different detective program each day.
Episodes
Three different women confess to murdering a man after he gave a lecture. All three fired bullets into the man but the police can’t figure out who fired the fatal bullet.
Original Air Date: October 3, 1946
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A man is put into an ambulance with minor injuries after a car accident and when he’s pulled out, he’s dead of a knife wound in his side.
Original Air Date: September 26, 1946
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Original Release Date: October 7, 2021
A cantankerous husband is found murdered in a wax display.
Original Air Date: August 9, 1945
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A wealthy man calls Vance in claiming a twenty-year-old woman is pretending to be his daughter that drowned nine years previously.
Original Air Date: July 26, 1945
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Philo Vance investigates the murder of the owner of a curio shop.
Original Air Date: April 29, 1943
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Today's Mystery: Vance investigates an impossible murder. A gangster was killed in a house surrounded by mud but no footprints were found inside.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery:An actor is found murdered on a ferry boat wearing a pair of argyle socks that doesn't match the rest of his outfit.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1950
Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery:A boxer's manager is killed during a prize fight.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 20, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery:A homeless woman is found murdered in full evening dress.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 13, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery:Vance and Markham investigate the murder of a man after they hear the murder over the phone.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 6, 1950
Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery:Philo investigates the murder of a carnival concessions operator.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 30, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery: A man who created a fake money-making machine was murdered.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 23, 1950
Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio co...
Today's Mystery: A dying chemistry Professor requests a manicure even though he'd been fatally wounded.
Original Radio Broadcast Date:May 16, 1950
Originated in: New York City
tarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives.
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Today's Mystery: Vance investigates a series of murders committed by a whistling killer who tries to extort money from his wealthy victims.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 9, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery:A man falls from a roof, leaving behind a suicide note. Vance suspects murder.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 2, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery:Philo Vance investigates the case of a man who threw his bath brush out the window before being found murdered in his shower/bathtub.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 25, 1950
Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen Dearing
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Today's Mystery:Philo Vance returns from a trip to find a golden key in the mail, and a dead body in his office - with the same key.
Original Air Date: April 18, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery: Philo Vance is called to investigate a series of thefts perpetrated by a female gang.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 11, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Today's Mystery: Vance is kidnapped so a mimic can impersonate him.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 4, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen DearingT
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Today's Mystery:A man murders his business partner in Africa to claim sole ownership of a cache of ivory. He's then found dead in a locked room.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 28, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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