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The Dragon Murder Case
The Dragon Murder Case (first published in 1934) is a novel in a series by S. S. Van Dine about fictional detective Philo Vance. It was also adapted to a film version in 1934, starring Warren William as Vance.
A guest at an estate in northern Manhattan (Inwood Hill Park) dives into the swimming pool and disappears. His murder brings up references to a mythological dragon which is said to prey on the imprudent, but Philo Vance uses his knowledge of both dragons and criminals
- Frederick Worlock, four episodes ("Father & Son" Jun 2, 1957, "The Crocodile Case" May 25, 1958, "The Impromptu Murder" Jun 22, 1958, and "Relative Value" Mar 1, 1959)
- Ben Wright, three appearances ("A Home Away From Home" Sep 27, 1963, "Murder Case" Mar 6, 1964 and "Thou Still Unravished Bride" Mar 22, 1965)
- Than Wyenn, three appearances ("To Catch a Butterfly