Dead Men Tell No Tales
“MASTER OF MURDER! KING OF CRIME!”
Synopsis
The middle aged matron at a Norwich school wins a large prize in a French lottery. She is murdered in London and the murderer's secretary impersonates her and draws the old lady's prize money. There follows a series of killings until the murderer realises that he is trapped and commits suicide.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Hilary St George Saunders, John Palmer
- Original Title
- Dead Men Tell No Tales
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David MacDonald
Hilary St George Saunders, John Palmer
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David MacDonald
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Men Tell No Tales
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What is Dead Men Tell No Tales about?
The middle aged matron at a Norwich school wins a large prize in a French lottery. She is murdered in London and the murderer's secretary impersonates her and draws the old lady's prize money. There follows a series of killings until the murderer realises that he is trapped and commits suicide.
Who directed Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Dead Men Tell No Tales was directed by David MacDonald.
Who stars in Dead Men Tell No Tales?
The principal cast of Dead Men Tell No Tales includes Emlyn Williams, Sarah Seegar, Hugh Williams, Marius Goring, Lesley Brook.
When was Dead Men Tell No Tales released and how long is it?
Dead Men Tell No Tales was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Dead Men Tell No Tales based on a book or true story?
Dead Men Tell No Tales is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hilary St George Saunders", Novel: "John Palmer".