Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
“KARLOFF PETRIFIES THEM!”
Synopsis
A gang of criminals, which includes a piano player and an imposing former convict known as 'Gruesome', has found out about a scientist's secret formula for a gas that temporarily paralyzes anyone who breathes it. When Gruesome accidentally inhales some of the gas and passes out, the police think he is dead and take him to the morgue, where he later revives and escapes. This puzzling incident attracts the interest of Dick Tracy, and when the criminals later use the gas to rob a bank, Tracy realizes that he must devote his entire attention to stopping them.
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Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Gruesome
Ralph Byrd
Dick Tracy
Anne Gwynne
Tess Trueheart
Edward Ashley
Dr. L.E. Thal
June Clayworth
Dr. I.M. "Irma" Learned
Lyle Latell
Pat Patton
Tony Barrett
Melody
Skelton Knaggs
X-Ray
James Nolan
Dan Sterne
Joseph Crehan
Chief Brandon
Milton Parsons
Dr. A. Tomic
Ernie Adams
Waiter at Hangman's Knot (uncredited)
Phil Arnold
Sneezing Bank Customer (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Lex Barker
City Hospital Driver (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Bank Customer (uncredited)
Robert Bray
Sergeant (uncredited)
Robert Clarke
Fred (Police Analyst) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Robertson White, Eric Taylor
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Robertson White, Eric Taylor, Robert E. Kent, William Graffis, Chester Gould
Paul Sawtell
Frank Redman
Elmo Williams
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Robertson White
Screenplay
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
John Rawlins
Director
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Herman Schlom
Producer
Elmo Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
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What is Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome about?
A gang of criminals, which includes a piano player and an imposing former convict known as 'Gruesome', has found out about a scientist's secret formula for a gas that temporarily paralyzes anyone who breathes it. When Gruesome accidentally inhales some of the gas and passes out, the police think he is dead and take him to the morgue, where he later revives and escapes. This puzzling incident attracts the interest of Dick Tracy, and when the criminals later use the gas to rob a bank, Tracy realizes that he must devote his entire attention to stopping them.
Who directed Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome?
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome?
The principal cast of Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome includes Boris Karloff, Ralph Byrd, Anne Gwynne, Edward Ashley, June Clayworth.
When was Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome released and how long is it?
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome based on a book or true story?
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Chester Gould".