Dial M For Murder (1954, dir. Alfred Hitchcock) ***/****

This is not the best of Hitchcock's films but it is still entertaining.  Grace Kelly plays the wife of an ex-tennis pro who plots to murder her via another man who he blackmails.  Things go awry and the murder in bungled, the husband must think on his feet and arrange an alibi to suit the unexpected outcome.  It is somewhat stagey - it is based on a play, but is still highly watchable and enjoyable.  Hitchcock would go on to direct Kelly in later, better films such as Rear Window.  The acting is good and there is considerable suspense.  All together, a worthwhile viewing experience.