Movies Completed 1929-1947

Philo Vance Watch Order

Philo Vance in order, detective dilettante across two decades.

Last updated September 22, 2026

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Era by era.

Early

1 Early cases (1929-1934) 1929 · movie Powell years. Start here.

Later

2 Later cases (1935-1947) 1935 · movie New faces. Final entries.

About Philo Vance

Powell defines Vance in the 30s, with later actors into the 40s. Fifteen films total.

Watch the Powell run first. Later versions vary.