The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936)

Director: William Clemens
Starring: Warren Willaim, Claire Dodd, Wini Shaw

Synopsis:
Perry Mason's wedding night is spoiled when his services are retained at gunpoint by a woman who murders he husband and then pins the crime on him.

Impressions:
The Case of the Lucky Legs left a good impression on me, so I was looking forward to the follow-up. Unfortunately, this case wasn't as successful for me as its predecessor. Maybe it was more the writing than the acting, but I preferred Genevieve Tobin as Della and the character wasn't half as good here, but perhaps that's part of the problem of resolving the UST in a relationship. (Well, strictly speaking, there wasn't a lot of resolution going on if you catch my meaning.) I will grant that the story had a twist I wasn't expecting, but this one wasn't as sharply written or as entertaining. Bear that in mind before you decide to watch this one.

Rating:
50/50