The Man on the Rock
Synopsis
A look at whether Napoleon Bonaparte indeed died on the island of St. Helena in 1821.
Top Cast
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Carey Wilson
Narrator (voice)
Sergei Arabeloff
Francois Robeaud (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
Chambermaid (uncredited)
Claude King
Dr. Francesco Antommarchi (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Napoleon's Mother (uncredited)
Edward Raquello
Napoleon Bonaparte / Francois Eugene Robeaud (uncredited)
Johnny Sheffield
Napoleon's Son (uncredited)
Ellinor Vanderveer
Optical Shop Customer (uncredited)
Fred Warren
Petrucci the Jeweler (uncredited)
Eric Wilton
Dr. Verling (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Artigue, Herman Boxer
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- The Man on the Rock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Pierre Artigue, Herman Boxer
David Snell
Paul Vogel
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Herman Boxer
Writer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man on the Rock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man on the Rock about?
A look at whether Napoleon Bonaparte indeed died on the island of St. Helena in 1821.
Who directed The Man on the Rock?
The Man on the Rock was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in The Man on the Rock?
The principal cast of The Man on the Rock includes Carey Wilson, Sergei Arabeloff, Naomi Childers, Claude King, Claire McDowell.
When was The Man on the Rock released and how long is it?
The Man on the Rock was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man on the Rock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man on the Rock was composed by David Snell.