Review of The Case of the Howling Dog (1934) by Brian B — 29 Jul 2009
The first of six Perry Mason movies released by Warner Bros. Warren William plays the attorney with panache and is more restrained here than the character would become in latter entries. Mason's assistant Della Street is essayed by Helen Trenholme, a beautiful and talented actress who has good chemistry with William, but she inexplicably left the film business after making this and one other film in 1934.
Mary Astor portrays a femme fatale years before perfecting the role in "The Maltese Falcon." The pacing suffers from some novel like exposition explaining the relationships and crimes. The script tries to stuff too much into the brisk 70 minute running time.
This review of The Case of the Howling Dog (1934) was written by Brian B on 29 Jul 2009.
The Case of the Howling Dog has generally received mixed reviews.
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