Dead Men are Dangerous_
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.
Starring
Robert Newton, Betty Lynne, John Warwick
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Dead Men are Dangerous was released 87 years ago in 1939.
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 o...
Dead Men are Dangerous is a Crime film with a runtime of 1h 9m.
CAST (15)
Robert Newton
Aylmer Franklyn
Betty Lynne
Nina
JW
John Warwick
Goddard
Peter Gawthorne
Conray
Merle Tottenham
Gladys
John Turnbull
Inspector Roberts
Aubrey Mallalieu
Coroner
Kynaston Reeves
James Franklin
Googie Withers
WO
Winifred Oughton
Mrs. Blagden - Landlady
Cyril Chamberlain
George Franklin
CM
Charles Mortimer
Undetermined Secondary Role
John Salew
Tramp
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Spinster Resident
GS
George Spence
Police Constable (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dead Men are Dangerous about?
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.
How long is Dead Men are Dangerous?
Dead Men are Dangerous has a runtime of 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Who stars in Dead Men are Dangerous?
The cast of Dead Men are Dangerous includes Robert Newton, Betty Lynne, John Warwick, Peter Gawthorne, Merle Tottenham.
What is the rating of Dead Men are Dangerous?
Dead Men are Dangerous has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Crime
