The Man with a Cloak (1951)
What strange hold did this man have over the lives of these two beautiful women ?
Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals. The alcoholic man is badly crippled and slowly dying, but this doesn't stop the forthright lady from pushing him to change his will to include his estranged grandson so that he can help out the struggling French Republic. Unfortunately, the dying man's conniving housekeeper and butler, already planning murder to get the money themselves, overhear her and begin plotting her demise.
Cast
- Joseph Cotten - Dupin
- Barbara Stanwyck - Lorna Bounty
- Louis Calhern - Charles Theverner
- Leslie Caron - Madeline Minot
- Joe De Santis - Martin, the butler
- Jim Backus - Flaherty
- Margaret Wycherly - Mrs. Flynn, the housekeeper
- Richard Hale - Durand, the lawyer
- Nicholas Joy - Dr. Roland
- Roy Roberts - Policeman
Screenplay
- Frank Fenton
- John Dickson Carr (Story)
Themes
Noir and Dark Crime Dramas
Keywords
new york city, dying man, old man, film noir, inheritance, last will and testament, housekeeper, frenchwoman, estranged family member, rich man, crooked butler, 19th century, murder plot, 1840s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man with a Cloak about?
- Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals. The alcoholic man is badly crippled and slowly dying, but this doesn't stop the forthright lady from pushing him to change his will to include his estranged grandson so that he can help out the struggling French Republic. Unfortunately, the dying man's conniving housekeeper and butler, already planning murder to get the money themselves, overhear her and begin plotting her demise.
- Who directed The Man with a Cloak?
- The Man with a Cloak was directed by Fletcher Markle.
- Who stars in The Man with a Cloak?
- The Man with a Cloak stars Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern, Leslie Caron, Joe De Santis, Jim Backus.
- How long is The Man with a Cloak?
- The Man with a Cloak has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Man with a Cloak?
- The Man with a Cloak is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Man with a Cloak produced?
- The Man with a Cloak was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Man with a Cloak?
- The themes of The Man with a Cloak include: Noir and Dark Crime Dramas.