Dead Men Tell No Tales (1938)
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.
Director: David MacDonald
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Emlyn Williams as Dr. Headlam |
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Sarah Seegar as Marjorie |
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Hugh Williams as Detective Inspector Martin |
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Marius Goring as Greening |
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Lesley Brook as Elizabeth Orme |
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Christine Silver as Miss Haslett |
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Clive Morton as Frank Fielding |
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Ann Wilton as Bridget |
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Jack Vyvyan as Crump |
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Marjorie Dale as The Singer |
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Hal Gordon as Sergeant |
| Writing | John Palmer | Novel |
| Directing | David MacDonald | Director |
| Writing | Hilary St George Saunders | Novel |