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The Kennel Murder Case (1933)

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Release Date: Oct 28, 1933 Wide

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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

Unrated, 1 hr. 13 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Betty Amann , Bonita Granville

In Theaters: Oct 28, 1933 Wide

On DVD: Jul 3, 2001

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast

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

Critic Reviews for The Kennel Murder Case

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Top notch Philo Vance mystery with non-stop clever touches.

August 2, 2004 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Creaky mystery but Powell is suave and efficient as always.

August 6, 2007

jay nixon

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Before the Thin Man, Powell played Philo Vance, detective. He has charm and humour in this movie as well. This movie is fun and exciting for a movie involving a dog.

September 3, 2010