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The Case of the Howling Dog

1934·Movie
1h 14min
62
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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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.
Classic WhodunitGolden Age MysteryLegal DramaIntricate PlotCharacter-Driven PuzzleCourtroom IntrigueBlack & White CinemaDeception & SecretsPeriod Piece

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Is The Case of the Howling Dog worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Case of the Howling Dog?

1 h 14 min

The Case of the Howling Dog runs 1 h 14 min.

Is The Case of the Howling Dog based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Case of the Howling Dog in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Case of the Howling Dog use?

Adapted OutAmoral AttorneyAngry Guard DogThe Case of...Chekhov's GunEarly-Installment WeirdnessInadvertent Entrance CueThe Killer Was Left-HandedVideo CreditsThe Perry Mason MethodVisual Title DropLaw Proceduraland 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Case of the Howling Dog, including Adapted Out, Amoral Attorney, Angry Guard Dog.