The Kennel Murder Case / Nancy Drew: Reporter (Double Feature)
Studio contract director Michael Curtiz took home a single Oscar (for Casablanca) during his long career, but his list of credits simply cannot be equaled. He gave us Yankee Doodle Dandy, Sea Hawk and White Christmas, to name a few.
His The Kennel Murder Case (1933) stands as one of the best mystery pictures of the Thirties, as Philo Vance solves a murder during a snooty Long Island dog show. Curtiz really keeps things moving, with plenty of stylish touches along the way (thanks in part to cinematographer William Rees). Of course, having William Powell (as Vance), Mary Astor and Eugene Pallette in the cast doesn't hurt.
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The Kennel Murder Case / Nancy Drew: Reporter - TheWiz
I love these Hollywood B movies. They probably shot each film in 30 hours and took another 60 to edit it and out the door she goes. "Next!". These are both who-dunnits for both young and old alike - one size fits all. We all sat down and started to figure out who did it. Great fun! The acting in these flicks is not as polished as the David Suchet flicks, but certain to please all.William Powell - one hardly needs to say more! - Yogini
The Kennel Murder Case gives much pleasure. It is a classic 1930s murder mystery, the kind that encourages many mystery fans to settle down for a good, dependable evening of classy curs and costumes, good acting, good direction, good cinematography, and ... Willian Powell, that gent among gents.
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The Kennel Murder Case / Nancy Drew: Reporter - TheWiz
I love these Hollywood B movies. They probably shot each film in 30 hours and took another 60 to edit it and out the door she goes. "Next!". These are both who-dunnits for both young and old alike - one size fits all. We all sat down and started to figure ...William Powell - one hardly needs to say more! - Yogini
The Kennel Murder Case gives much pleasure. It is a classic 1930s murder mystery, the kind that encourages many mystery fans to settle down for a good, dependable evening of classy curs and costumes, good acting, good direction, good cinematography, and ... ...