The Kennel Murder Case

The Kennel Murder Case

Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: William Powell
William Powell
, Mary Astor
Mary Astor
, Eugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
, Ralph Morgan
Ralph Morgan
Michael Curtiz
The Kennel Murder Case

The Kennel Murder Case

Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: William Powell
William Powell
, Mary Astor
Mary Astor
, Eugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
, Ralph Morgan
Ralph Morgan
Michael Curtiz

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Overview

Often (and accurately) described as a model of the whodunit genre, The Kennel Murder Case stars William Powell, making his fourth screen appearance as S. S. Van Dine's dilettante detective Philo Vance. This time the story involves intrigue at the Long Island kennel club. The murder victim is Robert H. Barrat, who works overtime making himself a much-hated target in the first ten minutes. With the aid of a Doberman, Vance solves not only Barrat's murder but a follow-up killing designed to deflect attention from the killer. The suspects include Mary Astor, Ralph Morgan, Jack LaRue, Helen Vinson, Paul Cavanaugh and Arthur Hohl, all of whom have "done it" from time to time in other murder mysteries (movie buffs, however, will have little trouble spotting the killer; the person in question has probably been the hidden murderer in more films than any other member of the Screen Actor's Guild). Kennel Murder Case was William Powell's last "Philo Vance" film; it would be remade in 1940 as Calling Philo Vance, with James Stephenson as Vance and a new World War II angle added to the plot.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/15/2015
UPC: 0644827161522
Original Release: 1933
Source: Reel Vault
Language: English
Sales rank: 28,705

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
William Powell Philo Vance
Mary Astor Hilda Lake
Eugene Pallette Sgt. Ernest Heath
Ralph Morgan Raymond Wrede
Jack LaRue Eduardo Grassi
Helen Vinson Doris Delafield
Paul Cavanagh Sir Bruce MacDonald
Robert Barrat Archer Coe,Archer Coe
Arthur Hohl Gamble
Robert McWade District Attorney John F.X. Markham
Henry O'Neill Dubois
Frank Conroy Brisbane Coe
Etienne Girardot Dr. Doremus
Spencer Charters Snitkin
Charles Wilson Hennessey
James Lee Liang,Liang, the Cook
Harry Allen Sandy, the Dog Trainer
George Chandler Reporter
Milton Kibbee Charlie Adler, Reporter,Charlie Adler, Reporter
Wade Boteler Sergeant
Leo White Desk Clerk
Don Brodie Photographer
James Burke Cop
Monte Vandergrift Detective

Technical Credits
Michael Curtiz Director
Robert Presnell Producer
Robert Lee Screenwriter
Peter Milne Screenwriter
Robert Presnell Sr. Producer,Screenwriter
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