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Frederick Knott

Born August 26, 1916 · Hankow, China

Died December 17, 2002 · aged 86

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frederick Major Paull Knott (28 August 1916 — 17 December 2002) was an English playwright, best known for writing the London-based stage thriller Dial M for Murder, which was later filmed in Hollywood by Alfred Hitchcock. Knott was born in Hankow, China, to English missionaries. He was educated at Oundle School from 1929 to 1934 and later gained a law degree…

Known For

A Perfect MurderA Perfect Murder · 1998
A Perfect Murder
★ 6.51998
MovieCrimeThriller
Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling accessory.
Dial M for MurderDial M for Murder · 1954
Dial M for Murder
★ 8.01954
MovieThrillerCrime
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.
Wait Until DarkWait Until Dark · 1967
Wait Until Dark
★ 7.31967
MovieThrillerCrime
After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.
The Honey PotThe Honey Pot · 1967
The Honey Pot
★ 6.41967
MovieComedyMystery
In Venice, a millionaire hires an actor to help him prank three greedy exes into thinking he's dying and leaving his fortune to one of them.
Dial M for MurderDial M for Murder · 1981
Dial M for Murder
★ 6.11981
MovieThrillerTV Movie
A London businessman concocts an intricate plan to murder his unfaithful wife for her money.
The Last PageThe Last Page · 1952
The Last Page
★ 5.91952
MovieDramaCrime
A married bookstore owner is blackmailed after he makes a pass at his new sexy blonde clerk.
SaaviSaavi · 1985
Saavi
1985
MovieThrillerCrime
When a woman learns that her husband married her for her money, she decides to divorce him.
Nowhere in SightNowhere in Sight · 2001
Nowhere in Sight
★ 5.42001
MovieThriller
A young woman defends her life against two intruding criminals.

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