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Dear Murderer
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Dear Murderer

1947-06-23 · 90 min · ★ 5.9

Thriller

When a man discovers his wife is having an affair, he commits the perfect crime.

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Directors
Arthur Crabtree
Production companies
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eric PortmanEric PortmanLee Warren
Greta GyntGreta GyntVivien Warren
Dennis PriceDennis PriceRichard Fenton
Jack WarnerJack WarnerInspector Penbury
Maxwell ReedMaxwell ReedJimmy Martin
Hazel CourtHazel CourtAvis Fenton
Jane HyltonJane HyltonRita
Andrew CrawfordAndrew CrawfordSergeant Fox
Charles RolfePrison Warden
Hélène BurlsCharwoman
Ernest ButcherErnest ButcherHall Porter
Judith CarolAmerican Secretary
Valerie WardWarren's Secretary
John BlytheJohn BlytheErnie
Howard DouglasHoward DouglasDoctor
Gerald CaseSecond Doctor (Uncredited)
Victor HaganAmerican Barman (Uncredited)

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