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Dick Tracy's Dilemma

  • 1947
  • Approved
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.3K
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Ralph Byrd, Kay Christopher, Jimmy Conlin, Bernadene Hayes, and Ian Keith in Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947)
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Dick Tracy investigates the theft of a fortune of fur coats, a possible insurance swindle and several murders, all linked to a huge thug who wears a hook in place of his right hand.Dick Tracy investigates the theft of a fortune of fur coats, a possible insurance swindle and several murders, all linked to a huge thug who wears a hook in place of his right hand.Dick Tracy investigates the theft of a fortune of fur coats, a possible insurance swindle and several murders, all linked to a huge thug who wears a hook in place of his right hand.

  • Director
    • John Rawlins
  • Writers
    • Robert Stephen Brode
    • Chester Gould
  • Stars
    • Ralph Byrd
    • Lyle Latell
    • Kay Christopher
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Rawlins
    • Writers
      • Robert Stephen Brode
      • Chester Gould
    • Stars
      • Ralph Byrd
      • Lyle Latell
      • Kay Christopher
    • 27User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast29

    Ralph Byrd
    Ralph Byrd
    • Dick Tracy
    Lyle Latell
    Lyle Latell
    • Pat Patton
    Kay Christopher
    Kay Christopher
    • Tess Trueheart
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Steve 'The Claw' Michel
    Ian Keith
    Ian Keith
    • Vitamin Flintheart
    Bernadene Hayes
    Bernadene Hayes
    • Longshot Lillie the Fence
    Jimmy Conlin
    Jimmy Conlin
    • Sightless
    William B. Davidson
    William B. Davidson
    • Peter Premium
    Tony Barrett
    Tony Barrett
    • Sam
    Tom Keene
    Tom Keene
    • Fred
    • (as Richard Powers)
    Eddie Borden
    Eddie Borden
    • Drunk
    • (uncredited)
    Al Bridge
    Al Bridge
    • Mr. Cudd
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Creed
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Wade Crosby
    Wade Crosby
    • Jigger
    • (uncredited)
    Russell Custer
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    William Gould
    William Gould
    • Collins
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Harvey
    Harry Harvey
    • Donovan
    • (uncredited)
    Tom London
    Tom London
    • Cop in Squad Car
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Rawlins
    • Writers
      • Robert Stephen Brode
      • Chester Gould
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    User reviews27

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lyle Latell as Pat Patton is the only actor in the series who reprised his role in all four films.
    • Goofs
      As Tracy chases The Claw to a junk yard, the sound of a chain link fence being climbed can be heard as Tracy is climbing a wood fence.
    • Quotes
      • Police dispatcher: Calling Car 15. Calling Car 15. Car 15!
      • Pat Patton: Car 15, Patton speaking.
      • Police dispatcher: Contact Dick Tracy at once. Have him go over to the Flawless Furs warehouse. Dillon reports some shenanigans - a busted fuse box at the garage.
      • Pat Patton: Then tell him to call-tell him to call an electrician, not Dick Tracy
      • Police dispatcher: Now come on, Pat! The night watchman has disappeared. It might be homicide.
      • Pat Patton: Oh, that's different. I'll tell Dick Tracy right away!
    • Connections
      Edited into Who Dunit Theater: Dick Tracy's Dilemma (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
      (1943) (uncredited)
      Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
      Music by Harold Arlen
      Played without words on honky tonk piano at the Blinking Skull saloon

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 20, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dick Tracy vs. the Claw
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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