Dead Men are Dangerous
Date: 1939
Director: Harold French
Production Company: Welwyn Studios
Stars: Robert Newton, Betty Lynne, John Warwick, Peter Gawthorne
Location(s): London
Region(s): London C-D, South East A-D
Storyline:
An unsuccessful writer exchanges his identity with a dead man and is accused of murder.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by Bob Nicholls
Also known as ‘Dangerous Masquerade’ (US Title)
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An establishing shot of Marble Arch, to the north east of Hyde Park in London W1.
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Hyde Park, where struggling author Aylmer Franklyn sits with Nina, his sweetheart.
The same location now by Peter.
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Aylmer Franklyn (Robert Newton) crosses the street after swapping clothes and identities with Muller, a man apparently killed by a falling tree. A studio set included for completeness.
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A police officer turns as Aylmer is about to dispose of the parcel containing the dead man's check suit.
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Aylmer heads away from London as police and the criminal gang who killed Muller start to close in.
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The fugitive writer continues his drive through rural surroundings.
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The last location, a half hidden house, where Nina meets with Conray, leader of the gang.