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The Case of the Howling Dog
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The Case of the Howling Dog

1934-09-22 · 74 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Mystery

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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Directors
Alan Crosland
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warren WilliamWarren WilliamPerry Mason
Mary AstorMary AstorBessie Foley
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsSgt. Holcomb
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellDistrict Attorney Claude Drumm
Helen TrenholmeDella Street
Helen LowellHelen LowellElizabeth Walker
Dorothy TreeDorothy TreeLucy Benton
Gordon WestcottGordon WestcottArthur Cartwright
Harry TylerHarry TylerSam Martin - Taxi Driver
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthSheriff Bill Pemberton
Russell HicksRussell HicksClinton Foley
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherDr. Carl Cooper
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsJudge Markham
James P. BurtisJames P. BurtisGeorge Dobbs
Eddie ShubertEd Wheeler
Harry SeymourDavid Clark
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneJuror (uncredited)
Don BrodieDon BrodieReporter in Courtroom (uncredited)
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanCaptain Kelly (uncredited)
Bill ElliottBill ElliottReporter in Courtroom (uncredited)

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