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Dead Men Tell No Tales
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Dead Men Tell No Tales

1938-02-01 · 70 min · ★ 7.0

Thriller · Crime

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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Directors
David MacDonald
Production companies
British National Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Emlyn WilliamsEmlyn WilliamsDr. Headlam
Sarah SeegarSarah SeegarMarjorie
Hugh WilliamsHugh WilliamsDetective Inspector Martin
Marius GoringMarius GoringGreening
Lesley BrookLesley BrookElizabeth Orme
Christine SilverChristine SilverMiss Haslett
Clive MortonClive MortonFrank Fielding
Ann WiltonBridget
Jack VyvyanCrump
Marjorie DaleThe Singer
Hal GordonSergeant

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