Dead Men Tell No Tales(1938)
MASTER OF MURDER! KING OF CRIME!
Dead Men Tell No Tales Synopsis
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.
Dead Men Tell No Tales (1938) is a thriller and crime film directed by David MacDonald, released on February 1, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Emlyn Williams, Sarah Seegar, Hugh Williams and Marius Goring. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- David MacDonald
- Writers:
- Hilary St George Saunders, John Palmer
- Production:
- British National Films
- Status:
- Released
Dead Men Tell No Tales Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emlyn Williams
as Dr. Headlam
Sarah Seegar
as Marjorie
Hugh Williams
as Detective Inspector Martin
Marius Goring
as Greening
Lesley Brook
as Elizabeth Orme
Christine Silver
as Miss Haslett
Clive Morton
as Frank Fielding
- Ann Wilton
Ann Wilton
as Bridget
- Jack Vyvyan
Jack Vyvyan
as Crump
- Marjorie Dale
Marjorie Dale
as The Singer
- Hal Gordon
Hal Gordon
as Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by David MacDonald, written by Hilary St George Saunders and John Palmer.
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Dead Men Tell No Tales Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Dead Men Tell No Tales – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Dead Men Tell No Tales?
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The main cast of Dead Men Tell No Tales (1938) includes Emlyn Williams, Sarah Seegar, Hugh Williams, Marius Goring and Lesley Brook. The film was directed by David MacDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dead Men Tell No Tales released?
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Dead Men Tell No Tales was released on February 1, 1938 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Dead Men Tell No Tales worth watching?
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Dead Men Tell No Tales (1938) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.