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The Case of the Howling Dog

  • 19341934
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 14m
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6.9/10
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Mary Astor, Warren William, and Lightning in The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)
  • Adventure
  • Crime
  • Drama
An agitated and desperate man spares no expense in insisting that Mason represent him against a neighbor's howling dog and act as executor of his will.An agitated and desperate man spares no expense in insisting that Mason represent him against a neighbor's howling dog and act as executor of his will.An agitated and desperate man spares no expense in insisting that Mason represent him against a neighbor's howling dog and act as executor of his will.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
800
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alan Crosland
  • Writers
    • Ben Markson(screen play)
    • Erle Stanley Gardner(from the story by)
  • Stars
    • Warren William
    • Mary Astor
    • Allen Jenkins
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alan Crosland
  • Writers
    • Ben Markson(screen play)
    • Erle Stanley Gardner(from the story by)
  • Stars
    • Warren William
    • Mary Astor
    • Allen Jenkins
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    • 32User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Lightning in The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)
    Mary Astor, Allen Jenkins, Grant Mitchell, Harry Seymour, and Warren William in The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)
    Mary Astor, Helen Trenholme, and Warren William in The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)
    Warren William in The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)
    Mary Astor, Helen Trenholme, Warren William, and Lightning in The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)
    Warren William in The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)

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    Warren William
    Warren William
    • Perry Masonas Perry Mason
    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Bessie Foleyas Bessie Foley
    Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins
    • Sgt. Holcombas Sgt. Holcomb
    Grant Mitchell
    Grant Mitchell
    • Claude Drummas Claude Drumm
    Helen Trenholme
    • Della Streetas Della Street
    Helen Lowell
    Helen Lowell
    • Elizabeth Walkeras Elizabeth Walker
    Dorothy Tree
    Dorothy Tree
    • Lucy Bentonas Lucy Benton
    Gordon Westcott
    Gordon Westcott
    • Arthur Cartwrightas Arthur Cartwright
    Harry Tyler
    Harry Tyler
    • Sam Martin - Taxi Driveras Sam Martin - Taxi Driver
    Arthur Aylesworth
    Arthur Aylesworth
    • Sheriff Bill Pembertonas Sheriff Bill Pemberton
    Russell Hicks
    Russell Hicks
    • Clinton Foleyas Clinton Foley
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • Dr. Carl Cooperas Dr. Carl Cooper
    Addison Richards
    Addison Richards
    • Judge Markhamas Judge Markham
    James P. Burtis
    James P. Burtis
    • George Dobbsas George Dobbs
    • (as James Burtis)
    Eddie Shubert
    Eddie Shubert
    • Ed Wheeleras Ed Wheeler
    Harry Seymour
    • David Clarkas David Clark
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Juroras Juror
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Reporter in Courtroomas Reporter in Courtroom
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alan Crosland
    • Writers
      • Ben Markson(screen play)
      • Erle Stanley Gardner(from the story by)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>
    • perry mason character
    • deaf woman
    • private detective
    • criminal lawyer
    • murdered couple
    • 58 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Meet Perry Mason, a new Sherlock Holmes with a new kind of personality.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First time the character Perry Mason ever appeared on film.
    • Goofs
      Perry Mason makes mention of a howling police dog after bringing in a psychiatrist to observe Arthur Cartwright, yet at no time did Arthur Cartwright ever state that the howling dog was a police dog.
    • Quotes

      Perry Mason: Remember, Cartwright, don't have secrets from your lawyer. I won't betray your confidence.

    • Connections
      Followed by The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)
    • Soundtracks
      Dames
      (1934) (uncredited)

      from Dames (1934)

      Music by Harry Warren

      Played on the radio when Bessie Foley turns it on in Clinton Foley's house

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Warren William is Perry Mason
    This is the movie that got me interested in the character Perry Mason and I began watching the old television series because of this film. It's a shame that Warren William didn't make more of these films because he was great in this. I like the little comic bits in the movie. I think it's a classic. I have it in my collection. Warren William was a very good character actor and it's a shame we don't see more of his films shown on tv.
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    • Nov 1, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El caso del perro aullador
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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