Insp. Vance — Murder Over New York Character Profile

About Insp. Vance

A New York Police Inspector who acts as the official law enforcement contact in the opening film. He facilitates Chan's entry into local investigations and provides institutional backing for the police convention sabotage case.

Character Facts

Played by

Donald MacBride

Appears in

Murder Over New York (1940)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Insp. Vance — Professional Police Colleague — Jimmy Chan (Victor Sen Yung)

  New York Police Inspector who works alongside Chan to solve the sabotage and murder cases.

• Insp. Vance — Alliance Law Enforcement Ally — Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler)

  Local police inspector who partners with Chan to coordinate the investigation and arrest culprits.

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