The Kennel Murder Case
“William Powell returns as Philo Vance”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Jack La Rue
Eduardo Grassi
Harry Allen
Sandy (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Desk Sergeant Mellish (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Police Photographer (uncredited)
James Burke
Policeman Who Lets Dog Out (uncredited)
George Chandler
Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Lee, Peter Milne
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- The Kennel Murder Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Robert N. Lee, Peter Milne, Robert Presnell Sr., S.S. Van Dine
Bernhard Kaun
William Rees
Harold McLernon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert N. Lee
Screenplay
Michael Curtiz
Director
Peter Milne
Screenplay
S.S. Van Dine
Writer
William Rees
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Harold McLernon
Editor
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kennel Murder Case
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kennel Murder Case about?
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.
Who directed The Kennel Murder Case?
The Kennel Murder Case was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Kennel Murder Case?
The principal cast of The Kennel Murder Case includes William Powell, Mary Astor, Eugene Pallette, Ralph Morgan, Robert McWade.
When was The Kennel Murder Case released and how long is it?
The Kennel Murder Case was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kennel Murder Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kennel Murder Case was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kennel Murder Case?
The Kennel Murder Case holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).