The Kennel Murder Case
William Powell returns as Philo Vance
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A witty, puzzle-box murder mystery from the pre-code era that balances intellectual detection with light comedic charm and period atmosphere.
Philo Vance, accompanied by his prize-losing Scottish terrier, investigates the locked-room murder of a prominent and much-hated collector whose broken Chinese vase provides an important clue.
Essence
Ensemble
William Powell
Philo Vance
Mary Astor
Hilda Lake
Eugene Pallette
Detective Heath
Ralph Morgan
Raymond Wrede
Robert McWade
District Attorney Markham
Robert Barrat
Archer Coe
Frank Conroy
Brisbane Coe
Etienne Girardot
Dr. Doremus
James Lee
Liang
Paul Cavanagh
Thomas MacDonald
Arthur Hohl
Gamble the Butler
Helen Vinson
Doris Delafield
Like The Kennel Murder Case
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Kennel Murder Case
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Kennel Murder Case, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Kennel Murder Case, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Kennel Murder Case, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
