Dead Men Are Dangerous
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.
Top Cast
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Robert Newton
Aylmer Franklyn
Betty Lynne
Nina
John Warwick
Goddard
Peter Gawthorne
Conray
Merle Tottenham
Gladys
John Turnbull
Inspector Roberts
Aubrey Mallalieu
Coroner
Kynaston Reeves
James Franklin
Googie Withers
Winifred Oughton
Mrs. Blagden - Landlady
Cyril Chamberlain
George Franklin
Charles Mortimer
Undetermined Secondary Role
John Salew
Tramp
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Spinster Resident
George Spence
Police Constable (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold French
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Kendall, Vernon Clancey, Harry Hughes
- Original Score
- John Reynders
- Original Title
- Dead Men Are Dangerous
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Welwyn Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold French
Victor Kendall, Vernon Clancey, Harry Hughes, H.C. Armstrong
John Reynders
Warwick Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Warwick Ward
Producer
Harold French
Director
Victor Kendall
Screenplay
Vernon Clancey
Screenplay
Harry Hughes
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Men Are Dangerous
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Dead Men Are Dangerous includes Robert Newton, Betty Lynne, John Warwick, Peter Gawthorne, Merle Tottenham.
When was Dead Men Are Dangerous released and how long is it?
Dead Men Are Dangerous was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Men Are Dangerous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Men Are Dangerous was composed by John Reynders.
Is Dead Men Are Dangerous based on a book or true story?
Dead Men Are Dangerous is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H.C. Armstrong".