The Man with a Cloak
"What strange hold did this man have over the lives of these two beautiful women ?"
Originally released in 1951. The Man with a Cloak is a crime/drama film. directed by Fletcher Markle. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, and Louis Calhern
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Cotten
as Dupin
Barbara Stanwyck
as Lorna Bounty
Louis Calhern
as Charles Theverner
Leslie Caron
as Madeline Minot
Joe De Santis
as Martin, the butler
Jim Backus
as Flaherty
Margaret Wycherly
as Mrs. Flynn, the housekeeper
Richard Hale
as Durand, the lawyer
Nicholas Joy
as Dr. Roland
Roy Roberts
as Policeman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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'...
Who directed The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak was directed by Fletcher Markle.
How long is The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Man with a Cloak released?
The Man with a Cloak was released on November 27, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man with a Cloak?
The main cast of The Man with a Cloak includes Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern, Leslie Caron, Joe De Santis.