The Man in Black (film)
Not to be confused with Men in Black (film).
| The Man in Black | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Francis Searle |
| Produced by | Anthony Hinds |
| Written by |
John Gilling from a story by Francis Searle from the radio series by John Dickson Carr |
| Starring |
Betty Ann Davies Sheila Burrell Sid James Valentine Dyall |
| Music by |
Rupert Grayson Frank Spencer |
| Cinematography | Cedric Williams |
| Edited by |
John Ferris Ray Pitt |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Exclusive Films (UK) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Man in Black is a 1949 British thriller film directed by Francis Searle and starring Betty Ann Davies, Sheila Burrell and Sid James.[1] It was adapted by Hammer Film Productions from the popular British radio series Appointment with Fear featuring Valentine Dyall.[2] Dyall (The "Man in Black" of the radio series) here provides the on screen introduction to the film, as "The Story-Teller".[3]
Plot
After the death of her yogi father during a freak "yoga accident", Joan Clavering returns home to her widowed and suddenly very wealthy step-mother Bertha. The latter conspires with her daughter Janice to drive Joan insane and deprive her of her rightful inheritance.[4][5] [6]
Critical reception
- TV Guide wrote, "The story is drivel, with some unintentionally campy plot developments. It was adapted from a British radio series, perhaps proving that some dramas are better heard than seen."[7]
- Fantastic Movie Musings and Ramblings wrote, "One of Hammer's earlier forays into horror. This one is highly recommended."[5]
- Leonard Maltin called it a "clever little thriller with some surprises and a rare noncomic role for James."[8]
References
- ↑ "Man in Black".
- ↑ "Man in Black, The (1949) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- ↑ "MAN IN BLACK, THE (1949)". Otrdvd.co. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
- ↑ "The Man in Black | BFI | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
- 1 2 "Fantastic Movie Musings & Ramblings - MAN IN BLACK (1949)". Scifilm.org. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
- ↑ "The Man in Black (1950) - Trailers, Reviews, Synopsis, Showtimes and Cast - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ↑ "The Man In Black Review". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
- ↑ "Man in Black, The (1949) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
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