The Kennel Murder Case(1933)
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.
Movie: The Kennel Murder Case
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Philo Vance
Hilda Lake
Detective Heath
Raymond Wrede
District Attorney Markham
Archer Coe
Brisbane Coe
Dr. Doremus
Thomas MacDonald
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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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1933-10-28
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William Powell returns as Philo Vance
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