Dial M for Murder [DVD] [1954]
- SKU: 6778267
- Release Date: 09/07/2004
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Overview
Ratings & Reviews
Special Features
- New documentaries "Hitchcock and Dial M" and "3D: A Brief History"
- Theatrical trailer
- Languages: English & Français
- Subtitles: English, Français, & Español
- Closed Captioned
Synopsis
Based on the popular mystery play by Frederick Knott, Dial M For Murder is more talky and stagebound than most Hitchcock films, but no less enjoyable. British tennis pro Ray Milland suspects that his wealthy wife Grace Kelly is fooling around with handsome American Robert Cummings. Milland blackmails a disgraced former army comrade (Anthony Dawson) into murdering Kelly and making it look like the work of a burglar. But Milland's carefully mapped-out scheme does not take into account the notion that Kelly might fight back and kill her assailant. When the police (represented by John Williams) investigate, Milland improvises quickly, subtly planting the suggestion that his wife has committed first-degree murder. He almost gets away with it; to tell you more would spoil the fun of the film's final thirty minutes. Hitchcock claimed that he chose this single-set play because he was worn out from several earlier, more ambitious projects, and wanted to "recharge his batteries." Compelled by Warner Bros. to film Dial M For Murder in 3-D, Hitchcock perversely refused to throw in the standard in-your-face gimmickry of most stereoscopic films of the era--though watch how he visually emphasizes an important piece of evidence towards the end of the film. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Ray Milland - Tom Wendice
Grace Kelly - Margot Wendice
Anthony Dawson - Captain Swan Lesgate
Patrick Allen - Detective Pearson
Leo Britt - The Storyteller
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A great Hitchcock film restored to its 3D glory!
Not as detailed for Blu-ray. No commentary.
November 10, 2012Blu-ray detail was not up to par. There was no significant commentary at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Interesting story - just OK 3D
June 9, 2017Very typical Hitchcock film ... and that's fine because all his films were at least very good or excellent. Shot with true 3D cameras, and projected using the polarization process (rather than the very much inferior multi-color anaglyph system). Some good depth scenes. However, some scenes outdoors used stock 2D backgrounds (like looking far down a city street, or a large ship at a dock) ... they looked fake because they were flat, while the foreground view was in 3D. But, all in all, an enjoyable film.
I would recommend this to a friend
Classic Hitchcock
December 26, 2016Classic thriller by Hitchcock, this includes the standard bluray and the 3-D bluray.
I would recommend this to a friend
3d hitch.
December 7, 2016Get this blu and the 3d is great and intense get this
I would recommend this to a friend
Good movie
November 18, 2016Good action and all characters played their parts well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Alfred Hitchcock delivers once again!
July 17, 2016Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with Mark Halliday (Robert Cummings), he comes up with the perfect plan to kill her. He blackmails an old acquaintance into carrying out the murder, but the carefully-orchestrated set-up goes awry, and Margot stays alive. Now Wendice must frantically scheme to outwit the police and avoid having his plot detected. Used to own this great movie on VHS and DVD. Have quite an extensive Alfred Hitchcock Collection on Blu-ray disc. Which personally is far greater than the ones I had for both VHS and DVD combined. Hitchcock, amongst other Directors, are very worthwhile for my collection and own over 25 titles of his. Very highly recommended for Hitchcock enthusiasts!
I would recommend this to a friend
Another great one
June 25, 2016Alfred Hitchcock is one of the greatest film directors of all time. I love his movies & this is just another one to add to your movie collection. One of the few directors to make a "perfect" movie. A movie that has everything for everyone. I will not bother to describe this film, just sit back & watch it & enjoy it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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For many years it was nearly impossible to watch Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder in 3D. This is the only film Hitchcock made in 3D. This set allows you to view the film in both 3D and in the widescreen format. The previous 2004 DVD presented the film in the standard or full screen format. With this 3D Blu-ray set, you can finally experience this classic film in all its glory.
I would recommend this to a friend