Dressed to Kill
“A Masquerade of the Underworld”
Synopsis
A mob boss' gang gets suspicious about their boss' new girlfriend, a beautiful young girl who doesn't seem to be the type who'd hang out with gangsters. They're not quite certain if she's actually a police agent or just a "groupie".
Top Cast
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Edmund Lowe
Mile-Away Barry
Mary Astor
Jeanne
Ben Bard
Nick
Bob Perry
Ritzy Hogan
Joe Brown
Himself
Tom Dugan
Silky Levine
John Kelly
Biff Simpson
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Detective Gilroy
R.O. Pennell
Professor
Ed Brady
Singing Walter
Charles Morton
Jeanne's Sweetheart
Harry Dunkinson
(uncredited)
Al Hill
Gangster (uncredited)
Frank Moran
Gangster (uncredited)
Florence Wix
Dressmaker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman, Irving Cummings, Howard Estabrook
- Original Title
- Dressed to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
William M. Conselman, Irving Cummings, Howard Estabrook
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Howard Estabrook
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dressed to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dressed to Kill about?
A mob boss' gang gets suspicious about their boss' new girlfriend, a beautiful young girl who doesn't seem to be the type who'd hang out with gangsters. They're not quite certain if she's actually a police agent or just a "groupie".
Who directed Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Dressed to Kill?
The principal cast of Dressed to Kill includes Edmund Lowe, Mary Astor, Ben Bard, Bob Perry, Joe Brown.
When was Dressed to Kill released and how long is it?
Dressed to Kill was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).