A man is found in a locked room, seemingly having committed suicide by shooting himself—but Vance discovers he was also slugged and stabbed, making the "suicide" theory impossible. William Powell as Philo Vance - The Kennel Murder Case
William Powell as Philo Vance and Mary Astor as Hilda Lake. The Kennel Murder Case {1933 William Powell}
If you are looking for physical memorabilia related to the 1933 film starring William Powell, authentic 8x10 inch photographs printed on glossy photographic paper are available from specialized archives. A man is found in a locked room,
Based on the 1933 novel of the same name by S.S. Van Dine . Based on the 1933 novel of the same name by S
In the film, William Powell portrays the sophisticated detective Philo Vance, a role he reprised several times. This specific entry in the series is often cited as one of the best examples of the "Golden Age" detective genre, featuring Vance investigating the suspicious "suicide" of Archer Coe in a classic locked-room mystery. Quick Facts about the 1933 Film: Michael Curtiz.