When a man discovers his wife is having an affair, he commits the perfect crime.
The story follows Robert Standish, a wealthy businessman, who is deeply infatuated with the beautiful actress Lyn Pearson. Their passionate affair is complicated by Standish's existing marriage and the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of his wife. As the police investigate, Standish finds himself increasingly entangled in a web of deceit and mounting evidence pointing towards him.
Dear Murderer was a moderate success upon its release, generally praised for its suspenseful plot and noir atmosphere. While not a critical darling, it was seen as a competent example of the genre, offering a dark and engaging mystery that appealed to audiences interested in crime thrillers of the era.
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The film is based on the novel of the same name by Kathleen Countess von Blücher.
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