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Dead Men Are Dangerous (1939)

Movie ★ 5.6 69 min

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.

Harold French Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 1, 1939
Runtime
69 min
IMDb
tt0031218
Language
Studio
Welwyn Studios

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Cast

Robert Newton Robert Newton Aylmer Franklyn Betty Lynne Betty Lynne Nina John Warwick Goddard Peter Gawthorne Peter Gawthorne Conray Merle Tottenham Merle Tottenham Gladys John Turnbull John Turnbull Inspector Roberts Aubrey Mallalieu Aubrey Mallalieu Coroner Kynaston Reeves Kynaston Reeves James Franklin Googie Withers Googie Withers Winifred Oughton Mrs. Blagden - Landlady Cyril Chamberlain Cyril Chamberlain George Franklin Charles Mortimer Undetermined Secondary Role John Salew John Salew Tramp Anita Sharp-Bolster Anita Sharp-Bolster Spinster Resident George Spence Police Constable (uncredited)

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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.
When was Dead Men Are Dangerous released?
Dead Men Are Dangerous is a 1939 crime film.
Where can I watch Dead Men Are Dangerous?
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