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Dead Men Are Dangerous
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Dead Men Are Dangerous

1939-02-01 · 69 min · ★ 5.6

Crime

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.

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Directors
Harold French
Production companies
Welwyn Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert NewtonRobert NewtonAylmer Franklyn
Betty LynneBetty LynneNina
John WarwickGoddard
Peter GawthornePeter GawthorneConray
Merle TottenhamMerle TottenhamGladys
John TurnbullJohn TurnbullInspector Roberts
Aubrey MallalieuAubrey MallalieuCoroner
Kynaston ReevesKynaston ReevesJames Franklin
Googie WithersGoogie Withers
Winifred OughtonMrs. Blagden - Landlady
Cyril ChamberlainCyril ChamberlainGeorge Franklin
Charles MortimerUndetermined Secondary Role
John SalewJohn SalewTramp
Anita Sharp-BolsterAnita Sharp-BolsterSpinster Resident
George SpencePolice Constable (uncredited)

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