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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.
Praised for its tense, noir-infused atmosphere.
Recognized for a compelling mystery plot with twists.
Performance by Eric Portman was noted as a strong anchor for the film.
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The film is based on the novel of the same name by Kathleen Countess von Blücher.
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This is a cracking little murder mystery that actually gives Eric Portman a chance to play a more substantial role, and to do it well. He discovers that his wife "Vivien" (Greta Gynt) has been having an affair with "Fenton" (Dennis Price) w...
You can’t kill them all you fool! Dear Murderer is directed by Arthur Crabtree and collectively adapted to screenplay by Muriel Box, Sydney Box and Peter Rogers from the play by St. John Leigh Clowes. It stars Eric Portman, Greta Gynt, ...