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The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936): Cast

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The Case of the Velvet Claws is a 1936 crime comedy directed by William Clemens, starring Warren William as Perry Mason, Claire Dodd and Clara Blandick. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.

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The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
William Clemens
Genres
Comedy , Crime , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of the Velvet Claws About?

The premise of The Case of the Velvet Claws without spoilers.

The story opens with Perry and Della finally tying the knot in a ceremony officiated by Perry’s old friend, Judge Mary. Just as they prepare for their honeymoon, Perry is approached by a desperate woman brandishing a gun who offers him $5,000 to take her case—setting off a chain of events that ends in murder.

The Case of the Velvet Claws Themes & Keywords

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  • fourth in series
  • perry mason character
  • della street character
  • six word title
  • deception
  • reprisal
  • retribution
  • resolvement
  • vindication
  • extortion
  • asian servant
  • based on the novel of the same name
+38 more
  • one of a series
  • racial stereotype
  • cozy mystery
  • roll call opening credits
  • used bullet casing
  • murder confession
  • courtroom
  • politician
  • woman with a gun
  • delayed honeymoon
  • weight training
  • scandal sheet tabloid newspaper
  • crooked stockbroker
  • false accusation of murder
  • burning money
  • secret recording device
  • publisher
  • handkerchief
  • framed for murder
  • femme fatale
  • sanitorium
  • hide out
  • newspaper editor
  • interrupted wedding night
  • hotel room
  • manipulative housekeeper
  • spiked drink
  • climbing fire escape
  • bookstore
  • hung jury
  • betrayal in last will and testament
  • man dresses as a woman
  • unfaithful wife
  • pawn shop owner
  • nephew murders uncle
  • publishing editor
  • body measurement
  • blackmail racket
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Cast & crew

The Case of the Velvet Claws Cast & Characters

Warren William leads the cast as Perry Mason, with Claire Dodd as Della Street and Clara Blandick as Mary F. O'Daugherty. Directed by William Clemens; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Case of the Velvet Claws

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From the director

More from William Clemens

More films directed by William Clemens: The Thirteenth Hour, Crime by Night, The Falcon Out West and The Falcon and the Co-Eds.

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The Case of the Velvet Claws Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Дело о бархатных коготках” and “L'uomo ucciso due volte”.

Also known as
  • Дело о бархатных коготках
  • L'uomo ucciso due volte

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FAQ

The Case of the Velvet Claws FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Velvet Claws, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of the Velvet Claws?

The Case of the Velvet Claws runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was The Case of the Velvet Claws released?

The Case of the Velvet Claws was released on July 3, 1936.

Who directed The Case of the Velvet Claws?

The Case of the Velvet Claws was directed by William Clemens.

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Who is in the cast of The Case of the Velvet Claws?

The Case of the Velvet Claws stars Warren William as Perry Mason, Claire Dodd as Della Street and Clara Blandick as Mary F. O'Daugherty, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Case of the Velvet Claws have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of the Velvet Claws has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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