Review of Dial M for Murder (1954) by Carlos E. M — 07 Feb 2010

Hay pelÃculas que dan testimonio de por quÃ© los grandes del cine son a veces tipos bajitos y medio calvos, ademÃ¡s de ingleses de nacimiento. Alfred Hitchcock sigue siendo el indiscutible rey del terror.

This review of Dial M for Murder (1954) was written by Carlos E. M on 07 Feb 2010.

Dial M for Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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