The Case of the Howling Dog (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1934, The Case of the Howling Dog is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A very nervous man named Cartwright comes into Perry's office to have the neighbor arrested for his howling dog. He states that the howling is a sign that there is a death in the neighborhood. He also wants a will written giving his estate to the lady living at the neighbors house. It is all very mysterious and by the next day, his will is changed and Cartwright is missing, as is the lady of the house next door. Perry has a will and a retainer and must find out whether he has a client or a beneficiary.
Who’s in it. The Case of the Howling Dog stars Warren William as Perry Mason, Mary Astor as Bessie Foley, Allen Jenkins as Sgt. Holcomb and Grant Mitchell as District Attorney Claude Drumm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Case of the Howling Dog has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case of the Howling Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Case of the Howling Dog tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Case of the Howling Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Case of the Howling Dog worth watching?
- The Case of the Howling Dog holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Case of the Howling Dog?
- The Case of the Howling Dog stars Warren William, Mary Astor, Allen Jenkins, Grant Mitchell and Helen Trenholme.
- When was The Case of the Howling Dog released?
- The Case of the Howling Dog was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.