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Dial 999 (1955)

Movie ★ 4.9 86 min

Thriller Mystery

A man tells his wife that the police are after him for having killed a bookie during an alcoholic binge, but that he is innocent and is being framed for the murder. The wife and her brother hide him and try to find out who the real killer was. The more they investigate, the more holes they begin to find in the husband's story.

Montgomery Tully Director Montgomery Tully Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1955
Runtime
86 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0048800
Language
Studio
Merton Park Studios

Themes

Cast

Gene Nelson Gene Nelson Greg Carradine Mona Freeman Mona Freeman Terry Moffat Carradine John Bentley John Bentley Det. Sgt. Seagrave Michael Goodliffe Michael Goodliffe John Moffat Michael Golden Michael Golden The Chief Inspector Paula Byrne Vera Bellamy Cyril Chamberlain Cyril Chamberlain Anderson (murder victim) Charles Victor Charles Victor Tom Smithers Kay Callard Kay Callard Blonde at bar Sydney Tafler Sydney Tafler Alf Cressett Charles Mortimer Mr. Harding (publisher)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dial 999 about?
A man tells his wife that the police are after him for having killed a bookie during an alcoholic binge, but that he is innocent and is being framed for the murder. The wife and her brother hide him and try to find out who the real killer was. The more they investigate, the more holes they begin to find in the husband's story.
Who directed Dial 999?
Dial 999 was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in Dial 999?
Dial 999 stars Gene Nelson, Mona Freeman, John Bentley, Michael Goodliffe.
When was Dial 999 released?
Dial 999 is a 1955 thriller, mystery film.
Where can I watch Dial 999?
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