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The Kennel Murder Case

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The Kennel Murder Case
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NR,1hr 13min
Genres:
Drama,Action
Released:
October 28, 1933
Director:
Michael Curtiz
Distributor:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring:
William Powell, Mary Astor, Eugene Pallette  ...more
Synopsis: 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 ... Full Synopsis
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Richard Gilliam, AMG Review
The Kennel Murder Case was the fifth film in the Philo Vance series, but it's easily the best of the bunch, and it proved influential in encouraging the production of other intricate, challenging mystery films. Directed with crispness and efficiency by the reliable Michael Curtiz, the film is a good example of the high production standards of Warner Bros. in its post-silent era. The script is a solid ... Full Review
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William Powell
Philo Vance
Mary Astor
Hilda Lake
Eugene Pallette
Sgt. Ernest Heath
Ralph Morgan
Raymond Wrede
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