Philo Vance — The Kennel Murder Case Character Profile

About Philo Vance

Brilliant amateur detective and master sleuth known for logical deduction and forensic analysis.

Philo Vance — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Logical deduction, Forensic analysis, Public speaking, Puzzle solving, Observation

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 10/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 9/10

Quick Facts about Philo Vance

Nationality

[[Americans

Character Facts

Played by

William Powell

Appears in

The Kennel Murder Case (1933)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Philo Vance — Professional Colleagues — District Attorney Markham (Robert McWade)
• Philo Vance — Narrative Detective & Victim — Archer Coe (Robert Barrat)
• Philo Vance — Narrative Killer & Detective — Raymond Wrede (Ralph Morgan)
• Philo Vance — Alliance Investigator & Witness — Hilda Lake (Mary Astor)

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