Dressed to Kill
“A Double Murder for a Wedding Present!”
Synopsis
A detective's wedding is postponed when gunshots are heard nearby.
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Top Cast
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Lloyd Nolan
Michael Shayne
Mary Beth Hughes
Joanne La Marre
Sheila Ryan
Connie Earle
William Demarest
Inspector Pierson
Ben Carter
Sam
Virginia Brissac
Lynne Evans
Erwin Kalser
Otto Kuhn
Henry Daniell
Julian Davis
Dick Rich
Al -Police Detective
Milton Parsons
Max Allaron
Charles Arnt
Hal Brennon
Charles Trowbridge
David Earle
Hamilton MacFadden
Reporter
May Beatty
Phyllis Lathrop
Charles Cahill Wilson
Newspaper Editor
William Benedict
Singing Telegram Boy
Spec O'Donnell
Elevator Operator
Minerva Urecal
Landlady
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Manning O'Connor, Stanley Rauh
- Original Title
- Dressed to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Forde
Manning O'Connor, Stanley Rauh, Brett Halliday, Richard Burke
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Forde
Director
Manning O'Connor
Screenplay
Stanley Rauh
Screenplay
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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 detective's wedding is postponed when gunshots are heard nearby.
Who directed Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in Dressed to Kill?
The principal cast of Dressed to Kill includes Lloyd Nolan, Mary Beth Hughes, Sheila Ryan, William Demarest, Ben Carter.
When was Dressed to Kill released and how long is it?
Dressed to Kill was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is Dressed to Kill based on a book or true story?
Dressed to Kill is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Brett Halliday", Novel: "Richard Burke".