The Kennel Murder Case

Name: The Kennel Murder Case
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Released: 1933-10-28
Duration: 1 h 13 min
Cast: William Powell, Mary Astor, Eugene Pallette, Ralph Morgan, Robert McWade

1933, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

William Powell returns as Philo Vance

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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Runtime: 1h 13m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: NR

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Released: 28 October 1933
Country: United States of America
Written by: Robert N. Lee, S.S. Van Dine, Peter Milne

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What The Kennel Murder Case is based on

The Kennel Murder Case is based on The Kennel Murder Case, a 1933 novel by S. S. Van Dine.

Novel · 1933
The Kennel Murder Case
By S. S. Van Dine
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What should I watch before The Kennel Murder Case?

Watch The Canary Murder Case (1929), The Greene Murder Case (1929), The Bishop Murder Case (1929), and The Benson Murder Case (1930) first.

What comes after The Kennel Murder Case?

Next in the series: The Dragon Murder Case (1934), The Casino Murder Case (1935), and The Garden Murder Case (1936).

Is The Kennel Murder Case worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Kennel Murder Case?

The Kennel Murder Case runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).

Does The Kennel Murder Case have a post-credits scene?

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The Kennel Murder Case parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Kennel Murder Case is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Kennel Murder Case on?

The Kennel Murder Case is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Kennel Murder Case?

If you liked The Kennel Murder Case, try Murder in Three Acts, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase.

Who directed The Kennel Murder Case?

The Kennel Murder Case (1933) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars William Powell, Mary Astor, Eugene Pallette.

What is The Kennel Murder Case based on?

The Kennel Murder Case is based on The Kennel Murder Case, a 1933 novel by S. S. Van Dine.