Dick Tracy's Dilemma

thumb|L. to R.: Ralph Byrd, Lyle Latell & Wade Crosby Dick Tracy's Dilemma is a 1947 film about a detective who investigates the theft of a fortune of fur coats, a possible insurance swindle and several murders, all linked to a huge thug who wears a hook in place of his right hand. Directed by John Rawlins. Written by Robert Stephen Brode. Famous man-hunter stalked by "The Claw"!  (taglines) Dialogue Police dispatcher: Calling Car 15. Calling Car 15. Car 15! Pat Patton: Car 15, Patton speaking. Police dispatcher: Contact Dick Tracy at once. Have him go over to the Flawless Furs warehouse. Dillon reports some shenanigans - a busted fuse box at the garage. Pat Patton: Then tell him to call-tell him to call an electrician, not Dick Tracy Police dispatcher: Now come on, Pat! The night watchman has disappeared. It might be homicide. Pat Patton: Oh, that's different. I'll tell Dick Tracy right away! Jigger: Find what you're lookin' for, Tracy? Dick Tracy: No... and see that I don't. I understand Hatchet Harry has been hangin' around here. Jigger: Why, that's a big mistake! Say, you know I run a respectable joint. Tess Trueheart: Sometimes, I wish I had been a super criminal. Vitamin Flintheart: Why, my dear? Tess Trueheart: Because then I might get to see something of Mr. Dick Tracy! Taglines DEATH BATTLE... with Hook of Doom! Famous man-hunter stalked by "The Claw"! Cast Ralph Byrd — Dick Tracy Kay Christopher — Tess Trueheart Lyle Latell — Pat Patton Jack Lambert — Steve 'The Claw' Michel Ian Keith — Vitamin Flintheart Bernadene Hayes — Longshot Lillie Jimmy Conlin — Sightless William B. Davidson — Peter Premium Tony Barrett — Sam Tom Keene — Fred (as Richard Powers) Alan Bridge — Mr. Cudd (uncredited) External links 0039321 Dick Tracy's Dilemma Category:1947 American films Category:Dick Tracy films Category:Film noir Category:Films about organized crime Category:American crime films Category:Films about police Category:1947 English-language films