Dead Men Are Dangerous (1939)
Unsuccessful writer Aylmer Franklyn takes the chance to change identities after he discovers a corpse. However, he soon finds himself accused of the murder of a maid at a near-by boarding house.
Director: Harold French
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: February 1, 1939
Cast
- Robert Newton - Aylmer Franklyn
- Betty Lynne - Nina
- John Warwick - Goddard
- Peter Gawthorne - Conray
- Merle Tottenham - Gladys
- John Turnbull - Inspector Roberts
- Aubrey Mallalieu - Coroner
- Kynaston Reeves - James Franklin
- Googie Withers
- Winifred Oughton - Mrs. Blagden - Landlady
Screenplay
- H.C. Armstrong (Novel)
- H.C. Armstrong (Story)
- Vernon Clancey (Screenplay)
- Harry Hughes (Screenplay)
- Victor Kendall (Screenplay)
Music: John Reynders
Production: Welwyn Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
film noir, writer
More Films by Director: Harold French
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dead Men Are Dangerous about?
- Unsuccessful writer Aylmer Franklyn takes the chance to change identities after he discovers a corpse. However, he soon finds himself accused of the murder of a maid at a near-by boarding house.
- Who directed Dead Men Are Dangerous?
- Dead Men Are Dangerous was directed by Harold French.
- Who stars in Dead Men Are Dangerous?
- Dead Men Are Dangerous stars Robert Newton, Betty Lynne, John Warwick, Peter Gawthorne, Merle Tottenham, John Turnbull.
- How long is Dead Men Are Dangerous?
- Dead Men Are Dangerous has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Dead Men Are Dangerous?
- Dead Men Are Dangerous is a Crime film.
- Where was Dead Men Are Dangerous produced?
- Dead Men Are Dangerous was produced in United Kingdom.