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6.9 / 10(7 votes)IMDbNR19361h 3mUnited States of America

The Case of the Velvet Claws

“IT STARTED WITH A WEDDING...BUT ENDED WITH A MURDER!”

Topics:#honeymoon

Synopsis

Perry and Della are finally married by his old friend, Judge Mary. They plan to go on a honeymoon, but before it can start, Perry is retained by a woman with a gun and $5000.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 15, 1936

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Clemens
Screenplay & Story
Tom Reed
Original Title
The Case of the Velvet Claws
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 3m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Clemens

Screenplay & Story

Tom Reed, Erle Stanley Gardner

Film Editing

Jack Saper

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Erle Stanley Gardner

Department Leadership Roster

Jack Saper

Editor

William Clemens

William Clemens

Director

Tom Reed

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of the Velvet Claws

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Case of the Velvet Claws about?

Perry and Della are finally married by his old friend, Judge Mary. They plan to go on a honeymoon, but before it can start, Perry is retained by a woman with a gun and $5000.

Who directed The Case of the Velvet Claws?

The Case of the Velvet Claws was directed by William Clemens.

Who stars in The Case of the Velvet Claws?

The principal cast of The Case of the Velvet Claws includes Warren William, Claire Dodd, Wini Shaw, Bill Elliott, Joe King.

When was The Case of the Velvet Claws released and how long is it?

The Case of the Velvet Claws was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.

Is The Case of the Velvet Claws based on a book or true story?

The Case of the Velvet Claws is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erle Stanley Gardner".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of the Velvet Claws?

The Case of the Velvet Claws holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).