Philo Vance, the infuriatingly brilliant amateur detective created by S. S. Van Dine, hadn't been seen on screen for seven years when PRC decided to launch a new "Philo Vance" series in 1947. Philo Vance, the infuriatingly brilliant amateur detective created by S. S. Van Dine, hadn't been seen on screen for seven years when PRC decided to launch a new "Philo Vance" series in 1947. Despite Larry's record of broken romances and divorces, Virginia decides she will marry… ‎Philo Vance Returns (1947) directed by William Beaudine • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. See the full list of Philo Vance Returns cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of Philo Vance Returns with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com Despite Larry's record of broken romances and divorces, Virginia decides she will marry him. Virginia is slain that night and Blandon telephones his friend Philo Vance to help find the killer. William Wright plays the title role in the first entry, Philo Vance Returns, while Alan Curtis would take over the role for the remaining two films. William Wright plays the title role in the first entry, Philo Vance Returns, while Alan Curtis would take over the role for the remaining two films. Vance investigates the murders of a newly engaged couple. Cast. It was part of the long-running Philo Vance series. It is one of a series of films featuring private detective Philo Vance. Philo Vance, the infuriatingly brilliant amateur detective created by S. S. Van Dine, hadn't been seen on screen for seven years when PRC decided to launch a new "Philo Vance" series in 1947. Premise. Philo Vance Returns is a 1947 American mystery film directed by William Beaudine and starring William Wright, Vivian Austin and Leon Belasco. All about Philo Vance Returns (1947) English Cinema, Trailer, Video clips, Philo Vance Returns Reviews, Expert Reviews, Story, Photo Gallery, Trivia & Goofups and Philo Vance Returns Songs. William Wright as Philo Vance; Vivian Austin as Lorena Blendon Simms Philo Vance Returns is a 1947 American mystery film directed by William Beaudine and starring William Wright, Vivian Austin and Leon Belasco. William Wright plays the title role in the first entry, Philo Vance Returns, while Alan Curtis would take over the role for the remaining two films. Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. Watch Philo Vance Returns movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events Virginia is slain that night and Blandon telephones his friend Philo Vance to help find the killer.