Question 1

Why did Alfred Hitchcock shoot most scenes indoors in Dial M for Murder?

Accepted Answer

Hitchcock believed shooting almost exclusively indoors would create a sense of claustrophobia, with only a few brief outdoor shots involving Chief Inspector Hubbard.

Question 2

Which actor won a Tony Award for the stage version of Dial M for Murder and reprised his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

John Williams won the 1953 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play as Inspector Hubbard and re-created the role in this movie.

Question 3

What costume disagreement occurred between Grace Kelly and Alfred Hitchcock during filming?

Accepted Answer

Hitchcock chose an expensive robe for Kelly to wear when answering the phone, but she argued no woman would put it on while asleep alone, preferring her nightgown. He agreed and liked the result.

Question 4

How did Alfred Hitchcock achieve the close-up of a finger dialing M on a rotary phone for the 3-D version?

Accepted Answer

Hitchcock ordered a giant wooden finger with a proportionally large dial built because the 3-D camera couldn't focus correctly on a real close-up.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Dial M for Murder?

Accepted Answer

A wealthy woman's jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune when her American lover visits London.

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