Stage Play: Dial "M" for Murder. Thriller. Written by Frederick Knott. Scenic Design by Peter Larkin. Lighting Design by Peter Larkin. Directed by Reginald Denham. Plymouth Theatre (moved to The Booth Theatre from 11 Jan 1954- close): 29 Oct 1952- 27 Feb 1954 (552 performances). Cast: Maurice Evans (as "Tony Wendice"), Anthony Dawson (as "Captain Lesgate") [only Broadway role], Richard Derr (as "Max Halliday"), Gusti Huber (as "Margot Wendice"), Porter Van Zandt (as "Thompson"), John Williams (as "Inspector Hubbard"). Replacement cast during Plymouth Theatre run: Francis Bethencourt (as "Captain Lesgate"), Bruce Jewell (as "Thompson"), J. Pat O'Malley (as "Inspector Hubbard") [final Broadway role]. Produced by James P. Sherwood. Associate Producer: Emmett Rogers. Note: Filmed by Warner Bros. as Dial M for Murder (1954).