Trailing the Killer (1932)

Trailing the Killer (1932) poster

While the original title, "Trailing the Killer" isn't a misnomer, it was a bit misleading since the "trailer" is a dog named Caesar (Caesar the Dog) and the killer is a mountain lion. But the makers also pointed out that Caesar "is the most intelligent dog actor since Rin-Tin-Tin" which probably lured a few Rin-Tin-Tin fans with a show-me attitude. Caesar prowls around the woods of the Northwest, dispatches a rattlesnake, visits his she-wolf mate and their pups, pauses to watch the dainty habits of a raccoon personally washing every morsel of food before eating it---and that raccoon had enough food to use up several minutes of running time---and then saves sheepherder Pierre (Francis McDonald)) from getting eaten by one mean mountain lion. Rin-Tin-Tin he ain't, but then who was?

Director: Herman C. Raymaker
Genre: Western, Adventure
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Oscar Potoker
Cinematography: Pliny Goodfriend
Production: B.F. Zeidman Productions Ltd.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

german shepherd

More Films by Director: Herman C. Raymaker
More Films in Genre: Western, Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trailing the Killer about?
While the original title, "Trailing the Killer" isn't a misnomer, it was a bit misleading since the "trailer" is a dog named Caesar (Caesar the Dog) and the killer is a mountain lion. But the makers also pointed out that Caesar "is the most intelligent dog actor since Rin-Tin-Tin" which probably lured a few Rin-Tin-Tin fans with a show-me attitude. Caesar prowls around the woods of the Northwest, dispatches a rattlesnake, visits his she-wolf mate and their pups, pauses to watch the dainty habits of a raccoon personally washing every morsel of food before eating it---and that raccoon had enough food to use up several minutes of running time---and then saves sheepherder Pierre (Francis McDonald)) from getting eaten by one mean mountain lion. Rin-Tin-Tin he ain't, but then who was?
Who directed Trailing the Killer?
Trailing the Killer was directed by Herman C. Raymaker.
Who stars in Trailing the Killer?
Trailing the Killer stars Francis McDonald, Heinie Conklin, Joe De La Cruz, Pedro Regas, Tom London.
How long is Trailing the Killer?
Trailing the Killer has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Trailing the Killer?
Trailing the Killer is a Western, Adventure film.
Where was Trailing the Killer produced?
Trailing the Killer was produced in United States of America.