Trailing the Killer
Synopsis
While the original title, "Trailing the Killer" isn't a misnomer, it was a bit misleading since the "trailer" is a dog named Caesar (Caesar the Dog) and the killer is a mountain lion. But the makers also pointed out that Caesar "is the most intelligent dog actor since Rin-Tin-Tin" which probably lured a few Rin-Tin-Tin fans with a show-me attitude. Caesar prowls around the woods of the Northwest, dispatches a rattlesnake, visits his she-wolf mate and their pups, pauses to watch the dainty habits of a raccoon personally washing every morsel of food before eating it---and that raccoon had enough food to use up several minutes of running time---and then saves sheepherder Pierre (Francis McDonald)) from getting eaten by one mean mountain lion. Rin-Tin-Tin he ain't, but then who was?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herman C. Raymaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackson Richards
- Original Score
- Oscar Potoker
- Original Title
- Trailing the Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- B.F. Zeidman Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herman C. Raymaker
Jackson Richards
Oscar Potoker
Pliny Goodfriend
B.F. Zeidman
Department Leadership Roster
Herman C. Raymaker
Director
B.F. Zeidman
Producer
Pliny Goodfriend
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trailing the Killer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trailing the Killer
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What is Trailing the Killer about?
While the original title, "Trailing the Killer" isn't a misnomer, it was a bit misleading since the "trailer" is a dog named Caesar (Caesar the Dog) and the killer is a mountain lion. But the makers also pointed out that Caesar "is the most intelligent dog actor since Rin-Tin-Tin" which probably lured a few Rin-Tin-Tin fans with a show-me attitude. Caesar prowls around the woods of the Northwest, dispatches a rattlesnake, visits his she-wolf mate and their pups, pauses to watch the dainty habits of a raccoon personally washing every morsel of food before eating it---and that raccoon had enough food to use up several minutes of running time---and then saves sheepherder Pierre (Francis McDonald)) from getting eaten by one mean mountain lion. Rin-Tin-Tin he ain't, but then who was?
Who directed Trailing the Killer?
Trailing the Killer was directed by Herman C. Raymaker.
Who stars in Trailing the Killer?
The principal cast of Trailing the Killer includes Francis McDonald, Heinie Conklin, Joe De La Cruz, Pedro Regas, Tom London.
When was Trailing the Killer released and how long is it?
Trailing the Killer was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Trailing the Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trailing the Killer was composed by Oscar Potoker.