The Case of the Howling Dog
Synopsis
A very nervous man named Cartwright comes into Perry's office to have the neighbor arrested for his howling dog. He states that the howling is a sign that there is a death in the neighborhood. He also wants a will written giving his estate to the lady living at the neighbors house. It is all very mysterious and by the next day, his will is changed and Cartwright is missing, as is the lady of the house next door. Perry has a will and a retainer and must find out whether he has a client or a beneficiary.
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1934 CASE OF THE HOWLING DOG - Trailer - Warren William
Type: Trailer โข Published 2018-05-14
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Warren William
Perry Mason
Mary Astor
Bessie Foley
Allen Jenkins
Sgt. Holcomb
Grant Mitchell
District Attorney Claude Drumm
Helen Trenholme
Della Street
Helen Lowell
Elizabeth Walker
Dorothy Tree
Lucy Benton
Gordon Westcott
Arthur Cartwright
Harry Tyler
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Arthur Aylesworth
Sheriff Bill Pemberton
Russell Hicks
Clinton Foley
Frank Reicher
Dr. Carl Cooper
Addison Richards
Judge Markham
James P. Burtis
George Dobbs
Eddie Shubert
Ed Wheeler
Harry Seymour
David Clark
Stanley Blystone
Juror (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Reporter in Courtroom (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Markson
- Original Title
- The Case of the Howling Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Ben Markson, Erle Stanley Gardner
William Rees
James Gibbon
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
Director
Ben Markson
Screenplay
William Rees
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
James Gibbon
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What is The Case of the Howling Dog about?
A very nervous man named Cartwright comes into Perry's office to have the neighbor arrested for his howling dog. He states that the howling is a sign that there is a death in the neighborhood. He also wants a will written giving his estate to the lady living at the neighbors house. It is all very mysterious and by the next day, his will is changed and Cartwright is missing, as is the lady of the house next door. Perry has a will and a retainer and must find out whether he has a client or a beneficiary.
Who directed The Case of the Howling Dog?
The Case of the Howling Dog was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in The Case of the Howling Dog?
The principal cast of The Case of the Howling Dog includes Warren William, Mary Astor, Allen Jenkins, Grant Mitchell, Helen Trenholme.
When was The Case of the Howling Dog released and how long is it?
The Case of the Howling Dog was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.