The Man with a Cloak(1951)
What strange hold did this man have over the lives of these two beautiful women ?
The Man with a Cloak 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.
The Man with a Cloak (1951) is a crime, drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Fletcher Markle, released on November 27, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern and Leslie Caron. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Fletcher Markle
- Writers:
- Frank Fenton, John Dickson Carr
- Producers:
- Stephen Ames
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- David Raksin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Man with a Cloak Cast & Crew
Main 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
Mitchell Lewis
as Zack, the waiter
- Jean Inness
Jean Inness
as Landlady
Key crew
Directed by Fletcher Markle, written by Frank Fenton and John Dickson Carr, produced by Stephen Ames.
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The Man with a Cloak Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Man with a Cloak – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man with a Cloak online?
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The Man with a Cloak (1951) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man with a Cloak?
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The main cast of The Man with a Cloak (1951) includes Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern, Leslie Caron and Joe De Santis. The film was directed by Fletcher Markle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man with a Cloak released?
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The Man with a Cloak was released on November 27, 1951 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Man with a Cloak worth watching?
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The Man with a Cloak (1951) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.