The murders start with the body of Robin. He is found with a arrow through the heart, but Vance deduces that the body was placed and not found where he was killed. The note found dealing with the murder was part of a nursery rhyme and signed by 'Bishop'. The only witness may have been Mrs. Drukker and Adolph, but they are not talking. As the murders progress, each one is accompanied by a nursery rhyme. It is up to Philo Vance to unravel the clues and unmask the identity of the murderer 'Bishop'.
Basil Rathbone
Leila Hyams
Roland Young
Alec B. Francis
George F. Marion
Zelda Sears
Bodil Rosing
Carroll Nye
Charles Quatermaine
James Donlan
Sidney Bracey
Clarence Geldart
Delmer Daves
Nellie Bly Baker
Marcia Mae Jones