

The Gracie Allen Murder Case(1939)
A DUMBELLE...who knew too much about MURDER!
The zany plot follows nitwit Gracie Allen trying to help master sleuth Philo Vance solve a murder.

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The Gracie Allen Murder Case
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The zany plot follows nitwit Gracie Allen trying to help master sleuth Philo Vance solve a murder.
Release Date
1939-06-02
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A DUMBELLE...who knew too much about MURDER!
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