Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome movie poster

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome

"KARLOFF PETRIFIES THEM!"

September 26, 1947 1h 5m 5.3/10 (30 votes)

Originally released in 1947. Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome is a action/crime film. directed by John Rawlins. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Boris Karloff, Ralph Byrd, and Anne Gwynne

Synopsis

A gang of criminals, which includes a piano player and an imposing former convict known as 'Gruesome', has found out about a scientist's secret formula for a gas that temporarily paralyzes anyone who breathes it. When Gruesome accidentally inhales some of the gas and passes out, the police think he is dead and take him to the morgue, where he later revives and escapes. This puzzling incident attracts the interest of Dick Tracy, and when the criminals later use the gas to rob a bank, Tracy realizes that he must devote his entire attention to stopping them.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 26, 1947 78 years ago
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Runtime 1h 5m 65 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (30 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome about?

A gang of criminals, which includes a piano player and an imposing former convict known as 'Gruesome', has found out about a scientist's secret formula for a gas that temporarily paralyzes anyone w...

Who directed Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome?

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome was directed by John Rawlins.

How long is Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome?

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).

When was Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome released?

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome was released on September 26, 1947 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome?

The main cast of Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome includes Boris Karloff, Ralph Byrd, Anne Gwynne, Edward Ashley, June Clayworth.