Biography

Frederick Knott

Gender
Male
Nationality
English
Born
8/26/1916
Died
12/17/2002
Show Categories
Play
Genres
Drama

Frederick Knott was an English playwright and screenwriter. He wrote three plays: DIal M For Murder, Wait Until Dark, and Write Me a Murder. Dial M For Murder and Wait Until Dark were subsequently adapted into successful screenplays.

Known For

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Wait Until Dark

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Frederick Knott's thriller is the story of Susy Hendrix, a recently blinded housewife who unwittingl...
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Dial M For Murder

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Tony and Margot Wendice have had a fractious marriage for many years, resulting in Margo’s affair wi...

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