Tall, Dark and Dead (1952)
A 1952 crime film edited from tv series Craig Kennedy, Criminologist. A well-known stage star is shot at when he approaches the front door of Craig Kennedy's laboratory. Later, the actor is murdered in his backstage dressing room, and Kennedy, aided by Police Inspector J. J. Burke and Evening Star reporter Walt James, is drawn into one of his most bizarre adventures. Blamour, sex and publicity motivate the mystery, played before an intriguing background of Oriental stage-settings and theatrical backdrops. Passions, bot homicidal and amorous, almost lead to Kennedy's death at the hands of the killer.
Director: Adrian Weiss
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: January 1, 1952
Cast
- Donald Woods - Craig Kennedy
- Lewis Wilson - Walter Jameson
- Mara Corday - Greta Varden
- Sydney Mason - Inspector Burke
- Bert Arnold - Gardner
Screenplay
Production: Louis Weiss Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
edited from tv series
More Films by Director: Adrian Weiss
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tall, Dark and Dead about?
- A 1952 crime film edited from tv series Craig Kennedy, Criminologist. A well-known stage star is shot at when he approaches the front door of Craig Kennedy's laboratory. Later, the actor is murdered in his backstage dressing room, and Kennedy, aided by Police Inspector J. J. Burke and Evening Star reporter Walt James, is drawn into one of his most bizarre adventures. Blamour, sex and publicity motivate the mystery, played before an intriguing background of Oriental stage-settings and theatrical backdrops. Passions, bot homicidal and amorous, almost lead to Kennedy's death at the hands of the killer.
- Who directed Tall, Dark and Dead?
- Tall, Dark and Dead was directed by Adrian Weiss.
- Who stars in Tall, Dark and Dead?
- Tall, Dark and Dead stars Donald Woods, Lewis Wilson, Mara Corday, Sydney Mason, Bert Arnold.
- How long is Tall, Dark and Dead?
- Tall, Dark and Dead has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Tall, Dark and Dead?
- Tall, Dark and Dead is a Crime film.
- Where was Tall, Dark and Dead produced?
- Tall, Dark and Dead was produced in United States of America.