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Dial M for Murder: Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams. A former tennis star arranges the murder of his adulterous wife.
Dial M for Murder (1954) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A former tennis star arranges the murder of his adulterous wife. In London, wealthy Margot Mary Wendice had a brief love affair with the American writer Mark Halliday while her husband and professional tennis player Tony Wendice was on a tennis tour. Tony quits playing to dedicate to his wife and finds a regular job.
Why dial "M"? Other than the fact that "murder" starts with "M", the Wendices' telephone number begins with "M", as can be seen when Tony dials home to awaken Margot so that her murder will commence. The number of the telephone was Maida Vale 3499.
Alfred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" is a quintessential thriller that epitomizes the director's mastery of suspense and psychological tension. Released in 1954 and adapted from Frederick Knott's play, the film revolves around a meticulously plotted murder scheme that unravels with gripping intensity.
Dial Margaret for Murder: Directed by Robin Givens. With Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin, Madeline Wise, Tristen J. Winger. Todd overhears a murder plot while recovering from appendectomy. Margaret jumps into amateur sleuthing after her clients show interest in Todd's theories.
Dial M for Murder: Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams. A former tennis star arranges the murder of his adulterous wife.
How to Dial a Murder: Directed by James Frawley. With Peter Falk, Nicol Williamson, Kim Cattrall, Joel Fabiani. A behavioral psychologist whose wife died under suspicious circumstances trains his dogs to kill on command using a telephone.
John Williams won the 1953 Tony Award (Broadway) for Best Featured Actor in a Play for "Dial M for Murder" as Inspector Hubbard. He re-created the role in this movie. Sir Alfred Hitchcock made a special effort to shoot scenes indoors, almost exclusively.
Grace Kelly. Actress: Dial M for Murder. On November 12, 1929, Grace Patricia Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to wealthy parents. Her girlhood was uneventful for the most part, but one of the things she desired was to become an actress which she had decided on at an early age.
