The Man with Two Faces
“It's the most unusual picture since "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."”
Synopsis
Actress Jessica Wells, sister of actor Damon Wells, is on top of her form except when her husband Vance is around. When Vance takes her to the apartment of a theatrical producer she comes home incoherent and Vance is found dead in the vanished producer's hotel suite.
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The Man With Two Faces (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-22
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Damon Welles / Jules Chautard
Mary Astor
Jessica Wells
Ricardo Cortez
Ben Weston
Mae Clarke
Daphne Flowers
Louis Calhern
Stanley Vance
Arthur Byron
Dr. Kendall
John Eldredge
Barry
David Landau
Curtis
Emily Fitzroy
Hattie
Henry O'Neill
Inspector Crane
Anton Stengel
Stage Manager
Arthur Aylesworth
Morgue Keeper
Margaret Dale
Aunt Martha Temple
Virginia Sale
Peabody
Ray Cooke
Bellboy (uncredited)
Mary Russell
Debutante (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Reed, Niven Busch
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- The Man with Two Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Tom Reed, Niven Busch, George S. Kaufman, Alexander Woollcott
Bernhard Kaun
Tony Gaudio
William Holmes
Hal B. Wallis, Robert Lord, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Reed
Screenplay
Archie Mayo
Director
Niven Busch
Screenplay
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Robert Lord
Producer
William Holmes
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man with Two Faces
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What is The Man with Two Faces about?
Actress Jessica Wells, sister of actor Damon Wells, is on top of her form except when her husband Vance is around. When Vance takes her to the apartment of a theatrical producer she comes home incoherent and Vance is found dead in the vanished producer's hotel suite.
Who directed The Man with Two Faces?
The Man with Two Faces was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in The Man with Two Faces?
The principal cast of The Man with Two Faces includes Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Ricardo Cortez, Mae Clarke, Louis Calhern.
When was The Man with Two Faces released and how long is it?
The Man with Two Faces was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man with Two Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man with Two Faces was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man with Two Faces?
The Man with Two Faces holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).