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The Kennel Murder Case

1933·Movie
1h 13min·NR
64
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Mystery, crime, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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William Powell returns as Philo Vance

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.
Classic WhodunitGolden Age MysteryLocked-Room PuzzleSophisticated DetectiveDeductive ReasoningPeriod PieceDialogue-DrivenIntricate PlotPre-Code Hollywood

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Where can I stream The Kennel Murder Case legally?

The Kennel Murder Case is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Kennel Murder Case worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Kennel Murder Case rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Kennel Murder Case?

1 h 13 min

The Kennel Murder Case runs 1 h 13 min.

Is The Kennel Murder Case based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Kennel Murder Case in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Kennel Murder Case?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Kennel Murder Case in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Kennel Murder Case use?

Asshole VictimColliding Criminal ConspiraciesConversation CutThe Dying WalkNever One MurderMurder by MistakeI'm a Doctor, Not a PlaceholderRunning GagInspector LestradeNever SuicideNecro CamWorst News Judgment Everand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Kennel Murder Case, including Asshole Victim, Colliding Criminal Conspiracies, Conversation Cut.