Crime · United Kingdom · 1939 · 1h 9m

Dead Men Are Dangerous

Director

Cast

Robert Newton as Aylmer Franklyn Betty Lynne as Nina John Warwick as Goddard Peter Gawthorne as Conray Merle Tottenham as Gladys John Turnbull as Inspector Roberts

Crew

Victor Kendall — Screenplay Vernon Clancey — Screenplay Harry Hughes — Screenplay H.C. Armstrong — Novel H.C. Armstrong — Story Warwick Ward — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

film noir writer

Key Collaborators

Harold French Director Victor Kendall Screenplay Vernon Clancey Screenplay Harry Hughes Screenplay H.C. Armstrong Novel H.C. Armstrong Story Warwick Ward Producer

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