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<i>The Man in Black</i> (film)

The Man in Black (film)

1950 British film

Not to be confused with Men in Black (1997 film) or Men in Black (franchise).

The Man in Black is a 1950 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]

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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]

Cast

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."[2]

References

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    "Man in Black".
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    "Man in Black, The (1949) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
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    "MAN IN BLACK, THE (1949)". Otrdvd.co. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
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    "The Man in Black | BFI | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
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    "Fantastic Movie Musings & Ramblings - MAN IN BLACK (1949)". Scifilm.org. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
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    "The Man in Black (1950) - Trailers, Reviews, Synopsis, Showtimes and Cast - AllMovie". AllMovie.
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    "The Man In Black Review". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
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