Jackson Beck

Detective Philo Vance first appeared in a series of novels written by S. S. Van Dine. He was originally a stylish fop but, by the time he made his way to...

Detective Philo Vance first appeared in a series of novels written by S. S. Van Dine. He was originally a stylish fop but, by the time he made his way to...

Sophisticated detective Philo Vance first appeared in a series of novels written by S. S. Van Dine. He was originally a stylish and erudite fop but, by the...

Detective Philo Vance first appeared in a series of novels written by S. S. Van Dine. In his original incarnation, Vance was a stylish fop but, by the time...

A gang of conmen is selling machines that they say can manufacture genuine $1 bills. It's a neat scam, but it leads to murder! How did the traveling monogram...

The Full Dress Murder Case opened with the finding of the knifed body of Boxcar Charlie, derelict. When discovered Charlie's body was clothed in full evening...

John Green is murdered while on the telephone to the district attorney. The obvious killer has a good alibi; the D.A. is then shot. As Philo Vance and...

Lou talks about Aunt May and Uncle Mike. Lou and Susan had a date last night. Susan's father does not approve of Lou. They talk about June weddings. Abott...

A dead man found in the Alamo Motel was killed by ranch owner Bolan, but he's also the corpse!

The Argyle Murder Case opened with the finding of the body of a man dressed in brand new clothing with the exception of a pair of argyle socks. Vance, with...

Vance uses a torn stocking to run in a gang of three vicious ladies. The case they're working on concerns a series of robberies in wealthy homes done they...

As the killer whistles, Comin' Through The Rye, a husband and wife are shot after being blackmailed. Evidence points to the neer-do-well son of a banker. The...

The Muddy Murder Case began with the shooting of Johnny Williams, racketeer. Although his house was completely surrounded by mud and Williams was killed at...