Tall, Dark and Dead
Tall, Dark and Dead
1952, English. Directed by Adrian Weiss.
A 1952 crime film edited from tv series Craig Kennedy, Criminologist. A well-known stage star is shot at when he approaches the front door of Craig Kennedy's laboratory. Later, the actor is murdered in his backstage dressing room, and Kennedy, aided by Police Inspector J. J. Burke and Evening Star reporter Walt James, is drawn into one of his most bizarre adventures. Blamour, sex and publicity motivate the mystery, played before an intriguing background of Oriental stage-settings and theatrical backdrops. Passions, bot homicidal and amorous, almost lead to Kennedy's death at the hands of the killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 January 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ande Lamb
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How long is Tall, Dark and Dead?
Tall, Dark and Dead runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does Tall, Dark and Dead have a post-credits scene?
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Tall, Dark and Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tall, Dark and Dead is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tall, Dark and Dead on?
Tall, Dark and Dead isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1952. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tall, Dark and Dead?
If you liked Tall, Dark and Dead, try Each Dawn I Die, The Blue Gardenia, The Man Who Cheated Himself.
Who directed Tall, Dark and Dead?
Tall, Dark and Dead (1952) was directed by Adrian Weiss and stars Donald Woods, Lewis Wilson, Mara Corday.