Frederick Knott’s name isn’t recognized by most people today. Nevertheless, in the 1950s, he was celebrated as the author of “Dial M for Murder,” which enjoyed great success in stage and television productions and as an Alfred Hitchcock film.
New versions of “Dial M for Murder” are still being produced, with the latest scheduled to premiere on April 17 at Nebraska’s Omaha Community Playhouse. It has an ingenious plot. A murder-for-hire scheme goes awry, with the intended victim being framed by her husband for murdering the would-be assassin. It’s one of the most celebrated thrillers of all time.
