Entertainment & Arts
A stylish staging can’t entirely erase the static in the talky thriller ‘Dial M for Murder.’
Oct. 31, 2006
Television
Around the Dial: Whoopi Goldberg appears on the syndicated program “Trial Watch” today to talk about the murder of the son of her friend, actress Beverly Todd, and its impact on Utah law (10:30 a.m., KNBC Channel 4). . . .
April 18, 1991
Frederick Knott, a playwright whose short but admirable string of credits included two long-running Broadway shows -- “Dial M for Murder” in 1952 and “Wait Until Dark” in 1966 -- died of undisclosed causes Tuesday at his home in New York City.
Dec. 22, 2002
Movies
Movies: ‘A Perfect Murder’ is just the latest in a long line of films with stars whose age difference spans decades.
June 19, 1998
If we believe Alfred Hitchcock, his “Dial M for Murder” is a production-line film he could have “phoned in.”
Jan. 28, 1999
The golden age of 3-D produced dozens of films good and bad. Here are some gems.
July 11, 2008
Hitchcock’s versatility comes into play in a compilation that spans 19 years of his career.
Aug. 29, 2004
Forget about Nielsen ratings. The life of Truman Burbank also makes for a successful movie.
June 9, 1998
Rick Dial, whose real job is selling furniture, has acted in ‘Sling Blade,’ ‘The Apostle’ and next summer’s ‘The General’s Daughter.’
Dec. 6, 1998
Familiar ‘Dial “M” for Murder’ still knows how to serve up the suspense.
Dec. 7, 2000