Dial M for Murder (1954): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dial M for Murder is a 1954 mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $45,313 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actress at the BAFTA 1955. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dial M for Murder About?
The premise of Dial M for Murder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A stifling marriage and social pressures lead writer Mark Halliday to reconnect with Margot Wendice, an old acquaintance. Soon, Mark finds himself caught in a dangerous scheme involving blackmail and a plot to frame Margot for murder. As the situation escalates, Mark must use his intelligence to expose the truth and protect Margot from suspicion and potential harm, all while navigating a web of deceit and a desperate attempt to maintain control.
Dial M for Murder Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blackmail
- key
- wrongful conviction
- capital punishment
- framed for murder
- hidden key
- greed
- murder
- alibi
- love letter
- apartment
- inheritance
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- investigation
- destroying evidence
- adultery
- husband wife relationship
- self defense
- police inspector
- mind game
- london england
- attempted murder
- overhead camera shot
- scarf
- american abroad
- telephone booth
- cuckold
- adulterous wife
- kiss
- corpse
- hiding behind a curtain
- 3 dimensional
- 3d
- scene of the crime
- tennis
- letter
- writer
- marriage
- tennis player
- money
- guilt
- raincoat
- false accusation of murder
- dinner party
- planting evidence
- fireplace
- nightgown
- deception
- lie
- wiping off fingerprints
- gloves
Dial M for Murder Cast
Ray Milland leads the cast, with Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alfred Hitchcock
Also Starring in Dial M for Murder
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Dial M for Murder Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dial M for Murder 75 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 80% User score
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Dial M for Murder Plot Summary
What happens in Dial M for Murder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tony Wendice, played by Ray Milland, is a former professional tennis player who has married his wife Margot, portrayed by Grace Kelly, mainly for her wealth. In a bid to make Margot happy, Tony has abandoned his athletic career and now works in the sports equipment business. However, an interesting twist arises when Margot’s past comes back to haunt them; she had once shared a romantic relationship with Mark Halliday, an American crime writer played by Robert Cummings. Despite their previous connection, Margot cut ties with Mark when he returned to the United States, leading to a long period of silence between them.
Full summary
The whole story of Dial M for Murder, scene by scene
Dial M for Murder Box Office
Dial M for Murder grossed $45,313 worldwide. $24,845 came from the US and Canada and $18,070 (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$45.3K
- US & Canada
- $24.8K
- International
- $18.1K
Dial M for Murder Awards & Nominations
Dial M for Murder earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actress at the BAFTA 1955.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1955 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Actress – Grace Kelly
Dial M for Murder Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 3 trailers, 5 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Trailer Dial M for Murder (1954) Official Trailer - Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly Movie HD
- Trailer Dial M for Murder - Trailer 1
- Clip Dial M for Murder | 3D - Blackmail | Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Clip Dial M for Murder | 3D - Murder | Warner Bros. Entertainment
How Well Do You Know Dial M for Murder?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Tony Wendice?
Cars in Dial M for Murder
6 cars on screen, including the Austin FX3 Taxi and the 1947 Humber Snipe MkII.
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Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1947 Humber Snipe MkII Minor role -
1948 Austin A70 Hampshire Van Background role -
1939 Bedford O-Type Background role
Dial M for Murder Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Τηλεφωνήσατε ασφάλεια άμεσου δράσεως” and “电话情杀案”.
- Also known as
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- Τηλεφωνήσατε ασφάλεια άμεσου δράσεως
- 电话情杀案
- La llamada fatal
- De moord was bijna volmaakt
- Набери М за убийство
- Alibi
- Bei Anruf Mord - Dial M for Murder
- U Spreekt met Uw Moordenaar
- Набери "М" за убийство
- Delitto perfetto
- Bei Anruf Mord
- Le crime était presque parfait
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- Il delitto perfetto
- Chamada para a Morte
- Crimen perfecto
- В случае убийства набирайте «М»
- 电话谋杀案
- Cinayet Var
- Gyilkosság telefonhívásra
- Τηλεφωνήστε: Ασφάλεια Αμέσου Δράσεως!
- Vražda na objednávku
- Slå nollan till polisen
- ダイヤルMを廻せ！
- אליבי
- 다이얼 M을 돌려라
- Apelează C de la Crimă
- Disque M para Matar
- M jak morderstwo
- Набери "У" за убийство
- Täydellinen rikos
- У випадку вбивства телефонуйте "М"
- 電話情殺案
- Con M de muerte
- Telefonen Ringer Kl. 23
- ام را به نشانه مرگ بگیر
- Nazovi M radi ubojstva
- Crim perfecte
- Cuộc Gọi Chết Chóc
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Dial M for Murder FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dial M for Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Dial M for Murder released?
Dial M for Murder was released on May 28, 1954.
Who directed Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder stars Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dial M for Murder make at the box office?
Dial M for Murder grossed $45,313 worldwide ($24,845 domestic, $18,070 international).
How is Dial M for Murder rated?
Dial M for Murder has 75 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Was Dial M for Murder nominated for any awards?
Dial M for Murder received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Dial M for Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. Dial M for Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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