Review of Please Murder Me (1956) by Adam D — 23 Dec 2013

Dull, talky, leaden-paced but well-acted "thriller" but low on the thrills. Low on the budget too.

This review of Please Murder Me (1956) was written by Adam D on 23 Dec 2013.

Please Murder Me has generally received mixed reviews.

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By James H (4,675) on 30 Mar 2008

Solid film noir, great cast. Raymond Burr and Angela Lansbury are both terrific. Good courtroom scenes. Suspenseful. Weak supporting cast though…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 25 Nov 2016

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By Doug C (199) on 26 Aug 2009

â??In exactly 55 minutes, I will be dead. Murdered.â…

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