The Case of the Howling Dog (1934): Cast & Plot
The Case of the Howling Dog is a 1934 mystery crime film directed by Alan Crosland, starring Warren William as Perry Mason, Gordon Westcott and Russell Hicks. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Case of the Howling Dog About?
The premise of The Case of the Howling Dog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A very nervous man named Cartwright visits attorney Perry, demanding the neighbor be arrested because his howling dog is a sign of death in the area. He also asks Perry to draft a will leaving his estate to the lady who lives next door. By the next morning the will has been altered and both Cartwright and the lady are missing, forcing Perry to unravel the mystery and determine whether he is dealing with a legitimate client or a hidden beneficiary.
The Case of the Howling Dog Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- perry mason character
- private detective
- roll call opening credits
- howling dog
- harbinger of death
- neighbor
- millionaire
- smoking tobacco
- assumed name
- handkerchief
- womanizer
- dog bite
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- chauffeur
- house addition
- ambidextrous
- mistaken identity
- ends with a kiss
- dog
- murder
- femme fatale
- coincidence
- binoculars
- dumb cop
- frame up
- judge
- deafness
- fainting
- pistol
- marital separation
- infidelity
- trial
- police officer
- lawyer
- omen
- dog killed
- executor
- red herring
- german shepherd
- deputy sheriff
- subpoena
- telegram
- taxi driver
- circumstantial evidence
- secretary
- impersonation
- diary
- arrest
- sheriff
- prosecutor
- district attorney
The Case of the Howling Dog Cast & Characters
Warren William leads the cast as Perry Mason, with Gordon Westcott as Arthur Cartwright and Russell Hicks as Clinton Foley. Directed by Alan Crosland; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Crosland
- Warren William as Perry Mason
- Gordon Westcott as Arthur Cartwright
- Russell Hicks as Clinton Foley
- Mary Astor as Bessie Foley
Also Starring in The Case of the Howling Dog
· 26 more- Dorothy Tree Lucy Benton
- Helen Trenholme Della Street
- Joseph Crehan Captain Kelly (uncredited)
- Frank Reicher Dr. Carl Cooper
- Joe Sawyer Carl Trask (uncredited)
- Addison Richards Judge Markham
- Milton Kibbee Detective (uncredited)
- Stanley Blystone Juror (uncredited)
- Jonathan Hale Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Harry Tyler Sam Martin - Taxi Driver
- Charles Sherlock Reporter with Camera in Courtroom (uncredited)
- Bill Elliott Reporter in Courtroom (uncredited)
- Allen Jenkins Sgt. Holcomb
- Grant Mitchell District Attorney Claude Drumm
- Don Brodie Reporter in Courtroom (uncredited)
- Jack Wise Telegram Clerk (uncredited)
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- Arthur Aylesworth Sheriff Bill Pemberton
- Harry Seymour David Clark
- Monte Vandergrift Detective (uncredited)
- Eddie Hart Deputy (uncredited)
- Henry Otho Bailiff (uncredited)
- James P. Burtis George Dobbs
- Eddie Shubert Ed Wheeler
- Frank Fanning Detective Driving Police Car (uncredited)
- Helen Lowell Elizabeth Walker
- Lightning the German Shepherd Prince (uncredited)
More from Alan Crosland
More films directed by Alan Crosland, best-rated first: The Jazz Singer, The Great Impersonation, The White Cockatoo and Midnight Alibi.
The Case of the Howling Dog Plot Summary
What happens in The Case of the Howling Dog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Los Angeles legal thriller anchored by a cynical will and a deadly mystery, this story follows Perry Mason as he untangles a web spun from love, deceit, and a dog that unites or tears apart a family.
Full summary
The whole story of The Case of the Howling Dog, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Case of the Howling Dog?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the defense attorney hired by millionaire Arthur Cartwright?
The Case of the Howling Dog Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Дело о воющей собаке” and “Il lupo scomparso”.
- Also known as
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- Дело о воющей собаке
- Il lupo scomparso
- 吠犬案件
- O Caso do Cão Uivador
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The Case of the Howling Dog FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Howling Dog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Case of the Howling Dog?
The Case of the Howling Dog runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Case of the Howling Dog released?
The Case of the Howling Dog was released on September 18, 1934.
Who directed The Case of the Howling Dog?
The Case of the Howling Dog was directed by Alan Crosland.
More films by Alan Crosland Who is in the cast of The Case of the Howling Dog?
The Case of the Howling Dog stars Warren William as Perry Mason, Gordon Westcott as Arthur Cartwright and Russell Hicks as Clinton Foley, among 30 credited actors.
Does The Case of the Howling Dog have a post-credit scene?
No. The Case of the Howling Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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