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Murder by Proxy (Original title)Blackout (Alternative title)
Dates: 1955 (Copyright), 28 March 1955 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, USA

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Synopsis: Story of penniless American's efforts to clear himself of suspicion of murder of wealthy financier. From the novel by Helen Nielsen.

Genre:
Crime
Releases
Date: 28 March 1955Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 87 mins Length: 7876 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Exclusive

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7916 FeetBFI identifier: C-112434
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 80 FeetStock date: 1978BFI identifier: C-112433
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 2400 FeetBFI identifier: C-112431
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8250 FeetBFI identifier: C-112432
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status