When a man discovers his wife is having an affair, he commits the perfect crime.
Dear Murderer (1947) is a thriller film directed by Arthur Crabtree, released on June 23, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Eric Portman, Greta Gynt, Dennis Price and Jack Warner. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
Eric Portman
as Lee Warren
Greta Gynt
as Vivien Warren
Dennis Price
as Richard Fenton
Jack Warner
as Inspector Penbury
Maxwell Reed
as Jimmy Martin
Hazel Court
as Avis Fenton
Jane Hylton
as Rita
Andrew Crawford
as Sergeant Fox
Charles Rolfe
as Prison Warden
Hélène Burls
as Charwoman
Ernest Butcher
as Hall Porter
Judith Carol
as American Secretary
Directed by Arthur Crabtree, written by St. John Legh Clowes, Muriel Box and Sydney Box, produced by Betty E. Box.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 22 ratings.
You can’t kill them all you fool! Dear Murderer is directed by Arthur Crabtree and collectively adapted to screenplay by Muriel Box, Sydney Box and Peter Rogers from the play by St. John Leigh Clowes. It stars Eric Portman, Greta Gynt, Dennis Price, Maxwell Reed, Jack Warner, Hazel Court and Jane Hylton. Out of Gainsborough Pictures, music is by Benjamin Frankel and cinematography by Stephen Dade. Lee Warren…
Reviewed on November 2, 2013
This is a cracking little murder mystery that actually gives Eric Portman a chance to play a more substantial role, and to do it well. He discovers that his wife "Vivien" (Greta Gynt) has been having an affair with "Fenton" (Dennis Price) whilst he has been working abroad, so he contrives a plan to be rid of him with a perfect murder. As he carries out his dastardly deed, he discovers that his wife has more than…
Reviewed on July 7, 2022
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The main cast of Dear Murderer (1947) includes Eric Portman, Greta Gynt, Dennis Price, Jack Warner and Maxwell Reed. The film was directed by Arthur Crabtree. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Dear Murderer was released on June 23, 1947 and runs for 1h 30m.
Dear Murderer (1947) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
