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The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alan Crosland
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    Perry Mason Warren William
  • Profile picture of Mary Astor
    Bessie Foley Mary Astor
  • Profile picture of Allen Jenkins
    Sgt. Holcomb Allen Jenkins
  • Profile picture of Grant Mitchell
    District Attorney Claude Drumm Grant Mitchell
  • Profile picture of Helen Lowell
    Elizabeth Walker Helen Lowell
  • Profile picture of Dorothy Tree
    Lucy Benton Dorothy Tree
  • Profile picture of Gordon Westcott
    Arthur Cartwright Gordon Westcott
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    Sam Martin - Taxi Driver Harry Tyler

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • pre-code
  • perry mason