Dead Men Are Dangerous

Nan
1h 9m
1939
4 /10 (3)

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Crime
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-02-01

Top Billed Cast

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

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