Philo Vance: Movie Murder Case 04/05/1949
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What is the opening premise of the “Movie Murder Case” episode?
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Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
All right. You know what you have to do now, Art. After the fall from the balcony, we stop the camera and we pan into you lying on the floor, right? Yes, go ahead and shoot the scene. I'll be where I'm supposed to be. Okay. Now, Joe, go. How do you like that guy, Joyce? I've only been in 70 Western movies. In every one of them there's a scene like this.
I don't think Mr. Hadey would tell you anything if he wasn't sure there was a reason. You are a little unreliable, you know, Art. Despite what the kids think of you. And those 70 Westerns.
Well, I'm with friends. I can see that. All right, cut it out, Art. We want to shoot this scene. All right, you two up in the balcony. You start slugging, you wrestle, and both of you fall over the balcony, right? Right. All right. Quiet everybody. Quiet. All right now. We can pick both of you guys up on the microphones to make this good and real. Alright, let's make this. Sound. Sounds ready? Quiet everybody. Roll them.
Yeah.
Production number one one two five four, scene six. Anyway. Action!
Okay, cut, cut. All right, that was good, that was great, fine. Oh, that stunt man we've got doubling for you really can take falls, can't heart? That's what he's paid to do, isn't it? Yeah, but everyone doesn't do what he gets paid to do around here. For instance, you're paid to act. Who's writing your dialogue, Bill Moore? Very fine. Hasn't he got enough trouble with the lines in this picture? This is the worst talk I've ever had to say.
Well, I guess this is a typical art Ingram picture, isn't it? You've griped about everything so far. Your story, your lines, your leading lady.
Oh, you're not too bad.
Thanks. Tell me, you do think your horse is all right.
Sarcasm's catching around this place. What do you say, Ed? Let's get on with the next scene. All right, Susan. Alright, places for next scene, everybody. Places. Places. I will run through it once and then shoot it. Try to make the first one a take. Ah, Joyce, look at the way those extras move when Ed yells at him. What a life. Yeah, what a life that double of mine leads. You realize, Joyce, that I was supposed to take that fall from the balcony.
I realize it very well. You have no idea how I wish you had taken. Maybe you wouldn't have gotten up.
Okay.
Pardon, put down that six shooter, he said.
Bill Bill, are you busy?
Oh no, no. I'm I'm just banging on this typewriter to keep my fingers limber. What's up, Joycey?
Oh, I just came off a set.
How do the cast and crew rehearse the balcony‑fall stunt?
I've been working with Art Ingram all morning, yeah. Are you really not busy, Bill?
I'm doing some last minute rewrites on tomorrow's scene, Joyce. Art was complaining about his lines, and Ed wants to keep peace in the family, so little Billy goes to work. He can wait, though. Why do you ask?
I'm not complaining, Bill, but I wish you'd write me some smart lines, some things that'll give me a chance to stand out. I've got all I can do to get my face in the camera when I work with Ar.
That bum knows more tricks than a monkey.
You're not kidding.
I'll do a rewrite on your lines for you, Joyce. Glad to do it.
Oh, gee, that's swell. Apparently you don't like em either.
What do you mean either? I don't like him but I didn't think there was any friction between you two.
Well, there is. Tell me something, Bill. What reason do you have for hating art?
You really want to know?
Mm-hmm.
I'll tell you. I had a kid's sister in college a couple of years ago. She was terrific. Pretty, had talent. was engaged to the campus hero. Had everything our own way.
What college, Bill?
Daniels University. Remember Joe Leighton, All American End?
Well.
Intercollegiate heavyweight champ, baseball and track star?
I know the name.
Well, that was the guy Mary was engaged to. And one day, Art Ingram went up to Daniel's U to shoot some scenes for a picture and He met my sister. She didn't have sense enough to tell me she'd met him, but She fell all over herself, falling in love with the guy.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the opening premise of the “Movie Murder Case” episode?
0:00–3:41
2
How do the cast and crew rehearse the balcony‑fall stunt?
3:41–6:40
3
Why does the missing diamond ring become a key clue?
6:40–9:55
4
What does Philo Vance deduce about Art Ingram’s death?
9:55–12:40
5
How is the double‑stuntman Wally Douglas linked to the murder?
12:40–15:54
6
What secret does Bill Moore reveal about his sister’s tragedy?
15:54–18:43
7
How does Vance finally expose the murderer in the train station scene?
18:43–20:57
8
What are the final conclusions and wrap‑up of the case?
20:57–26:13
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