Dead Men Are Dangerous

1939

1h 9m

4.0(3 votes)

Crime

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

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Robert Newton

Aylmer Franklyn

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Betty Lynne

Nina

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John Warwick

Goddard

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Peter Gawthorne

Conray

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Merle Tottenham

Gladys

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John Turnbull

Inspector Roberts

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Aubrey Mallalieu

Coroner

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Kynaston Reeves

James Franklin

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Googie Withers

Unknown Role

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Winifred Oughton

Mrs. Blagden - Landlady

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Cyril Chamberlain

George Franklin

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Charles Mortimer

Undetermined Secondary Role

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John Salew

Tramp

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Anita Sharp-Bolster

Spinster Resident

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George Spence

Police Constable (uncredited)

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