The Kennel Murder Case
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Movie Reviews of The Kennel Murder Case
Movie Review: William Powell outstanding murder mystery
Summary: 5 Stars
The Kennel Murder Case is among my favorite murder mysteries made better by William Powell's always steller performance. I've watched this more times than I can count and never tire of being entertained by it. Excellent footage is dedicated to various adorable dogs and Powell's Scotty dog who is entered in a dog show where Mary Aster's soon to be murdered uncle is competeing. Prior to his death it becomes evident that each character has ample motive to murder the man in a typical suspenseful who-done-it plot. When found dead he is locked in his room without any obvious means of entering the room from outside. The puzzle is did he commit suicide as authorities believe. Only Philo Vance (William Powell) has the intuitive instincts that sees through the obvious. One by one the overwhelmingly puzzling questions are systematically resolved by this superior sleuth. But why a second murder? Ahhh, Philo will not let them down. Excellent performances by Robert Barrat, Eugene Pallette, Etienne Girardot and more. Just love these old gems. I highly recommend it for really old movie buffs, like myself.Movie Review: "And if you got any more corpses bring 'em out now will ya?"
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not going to give a lot away since this is a mystery, but I will say that any true classic movie lover needs this in their collection. Yea, the DVD might not be that great but it's the only edition there is and it's only $7 so just enjoy it.
A dead body viewed through a keyhole to a locked room appears to be a suicide but not to Philo Vance! It's a murder alright now if everybody can just stay alive long enough he's gonna figure out who did it.
As usual William Powell is so much fun to watch, it's almost like a THIN MAN movie without Myrna Loy or Asta.
D: Michael Curtiz (THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, CASABLANCA)
Philo Vance - William Powell (MISTER ROBERTS, MY MAN GODFREY)
Hilda Lake - Mary Astor (THE PALM BEACH STORY, THE MALTESE FALCON)
Detective Sgt. Heath - Eugene Pallette (THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, MY MAN GODFREY)
Dr. Doremus - Etienne Girardot (TWENTIETH CENTURY, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME '39)
Movie Review: Great classic murder mystery avoid the Alpha DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
William Powell is Philo Vance trying to solve the murder of Archer Coe. This is a step way above the rest from this era. The atmosphere, the acting by the great William Powell and his cast including Mary Astor,Ralph Morgan. Powell has a great screen presence as a detective. How he solves the murder and how he was killed was pure genius as far as the story unfolds. A GREAT FILM. A true gem. Offered from Alpha DVD and the Roan Group. The Roan Group print is 100% better as Alpha just cranks them on DVD while Roan Group remasters their prints.. The Roan Group has a Nancy Drew Mystery as a 2nd feature and its really bad,goofy , unfunny and nothing compared to Kennel Murder,which is why I bought the Roan Group's DVD. 5 stars for the Kennel Murder Case. Now there is one from Marengo films which has British Intelligence which is better than Nancy Drew and the print is as good as The Roan Group - something to look into...
Movie Review: great film, my copy jumpy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a technically well made film. very tight plot. every word and character count. The real value is historical. Should e used in film schools to show how to plan out and execute a film project. I disagree on the acting with many reviewers - it still has stage elements, but you cn look at it as one of the transition films that then went into pure cinema away from the stage. My copy was jumpy. Whould not play on one vhs, but played on another with a few tracking bumps during the film. Take a look at this one and then compare Astor in Maltese Falcon. Compare Powell's humor in The Thin Man. Film evolution happens fast. Then compare to the fun of North by Northwest. You csn see the evolution. Thus five stars for this one as a collector's film for historical value. I found it by chance. Best regards to all.Movie Review: Great Detectives
Summary: 5 Stars
As Philo Vance in the Kennel Murder Case, William Powell is pure joy to watch. He was funny, charming and tough when it was necessary.I've always enjoyed the old detective movies from the 30's and 40's like Mr. Moto, Charlie Chan, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade and especially The Thin Man series with William Powell and Myrna Loy. Just as he did with Philo Vance, Mr. Powell portrayed Nick Charles like nobody else could, not even Peter Lawford could duplicate his style and wit in the TV remake. Oh if only Hollywood could make great detective movies like that again. I guess I'll just continue buying the real deal - the old detectives are still the best in my opinion.