Review of The Case of the Howling Dog

I have long enjoyed Warren William's films. He could play a cad as well as the witty detective. However, for me only Raymond Burr is Perry Mason. It doesn't matter to me who best represents the Mason character in the books - Raymond Burr is Perry Mason. So I did not care as much for this movie as so many of the reviewers did. That said, the mystery itself was quite good and the ending perfectly fitting and somewhat surprising. Mary Astor was particularly good. As was the dog. Leslie Howard Adams' review of the movie with its brief history of the career of the dog Lighting was very interesting and informative and is one reason I enjoy reading others' reviews - it's a fun way to learn a bit about movie history. This movie is certainly watchable but not great.