The Gracie Allen Murder Case Arrives on Blu-ray Nov 18 from Kino Lorber
Kino Lorber releases Alfred E. Green’s 1939 crime-comedy on Blu-ray with a new 4K restoration
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The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939), directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Gracie Allen and Warren William, arrives on Blu-ray, November 18, 2025. Kino Lorber presents this crime-comedy adaptation of S.S. Van Dine’s novel and Gracie Allen’s first solo feature without George Burns.
Plotwise, super-sleuth Philo Vance (Warren William) investigates a murder complicated by Gracie Allen’s scatterbrained antics as she attempts to clear a friend accused of the crime. The screenplay is by Nat Perrin and the cast also features Ellen Drew and Kent Taylor.
The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939), directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Gracie Allen and Warren William, arrives on Blu-ray, November 18, 2025. Kino Lorber presents this crime-comedy adaptation of S.S. Van Dine’s novel and Gracie Allen’s first solo feature without George Burns.
Plotwise, super-sleuth Philo Vance (Warren William) investigates a murder complicated by Gracie Allen’s scatterbrained antics as she attempts to clear a friend accused of the crime. The screenplay is by Nat Perrin and the cast also features Ellen Drew and Kent Taylor.
This edition has a NEW 4K restoration of the film and includes a new audio commentary by film historian Bernie Prokop. Right now the only technical specification listed is optional English subtitles, you can expect further audio and visual details closer to the release date.
Release Contents:
- NEW 4K Restoration: Film restored from a 4K source.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Bernie Prokop: New historian commentary track.
- Optional English Subtitles: Subtitle track for the film.
Release Date: November 18, 2025
This edition has a NEW 4K restoration of the film and includes a new audio commentary by film historian Bernie Prokop. Right now the only technical specification listed is optional English subtitles, you can expect further audio and visual details closer to the release date.
Release Contents:
- NEW 4K Restoration: Film restored from a 4K source.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Bernie Prokop: New historian commentary track.
- Optional English Subtitles: Subtitle track for the film.
Release Date: November 18, 2025
Source: Blu-ray.com