The Kennel Murder Case (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1933, The Kennel Murder Case is a crime and mystery film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 73 minutes. “William Powell returns as Philo Vance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Kennel Murder Case stars William Powell as Philo Vance, Mary Astor as Hilda Lake, Eugene Pallette as Detective Heath and Ralph Morgan as Raymond Wrede, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Kennel Murder Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kennel Murder Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kennel Murder Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kennel Murder Case (1933)?
- In US, The Kennel Murder Case is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kennel Murder Case worth watching?
- The Kennel Murder Case holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kennel Murder Case?
- The Kennel Murder Case stars William Powell, Mary Astor, Eugene Pallette, Ralph Morgan and Robert McWade.
- When was The Kennel Murder Case released?
- The Kennel Murder Case was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.