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

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  • DVD Release Date: 07/30/2002
  • Original Release: 1933
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 25,602

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Side #1 --
1. Play [14:51]
2. Chapter 1 [15:16]
3. Chapter 2 [13:45]
4. Chapter 3 [16:37]
5. Chapter 4 [12:27]

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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 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. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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November 19, 2005: Being a mystery fan, I always like to see as many classic mystery films as I can. I came across this one, a while ago. Until now, I didn't realize that William Powell had made 3 previous Philo Vance movies. If you love mysteries, this "locked-room" whodunnit is great. Plenty of clues and red herrings galore. It's a typical period piece, complete with many mystery cliche characters, including the prim and proper butler, the asian servant, the shady business partner, et al.. It gets a little confusing at times, but I enjoyed William Powell. His take on Vance is definately different, a bit more serious if you will, than his later stint as Nick Charles. But the mystery is the fun part, so if you like classic puzzlers, give this one a shot, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!