The Man Who Could Work Miracles
“A Modern Aladdin Who Could make Women Do Things!”
Synopsis
An ordinary man, while vigorously asserting the impossibility of miracles, suddenly discovers that he can perform them.
Top Cast
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Roland Young
George McWhirter Fotheringay
Ralph Richardson
Colonel Winstanley
Edward Chapman
Major Grigsby
Ernest Thesiger
Maydig
Joan Gardner
Ada Price
Sophie Stewart
Maggie Hooper
Robert Cochran
Bill Stoker
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Grigsby's Housekeeper
Laurence Hanray
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George Zucco
The Colonel's Butler
Wallace Lupino
Constable Winch
Joan Hickson
Effie
Wally Patch
Supt. Smithnells
Mark Daly
Toddy Beamish
George Sanders
Indifference - a God
Torin Thatcher
Observer
Michael Rennie
San Francisco Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lothar Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- Lajos Biró, H. G. Wells
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Mendes
Lajos Biró, H. G. Wells
Mischa Spoliansky
Harold Rosson
Philip Charlot
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Lajos Biró
Writer
H. G. Wells
Writer
Lothar Mendes
Director
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Philip Charlot
Editor
Alexander Korda
Producer
John Armstrong
Costume Design
Mischa Spoliansky
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Could Work Miracles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Could Work Miracles about?
An ordinary man, while vigorously asserting the impossibility of miracles, suddenly discovers that he can perform them.
Who directed The Man Who Could Work Miracles?
The Man Who Could Work Miracles was directed by Lothar Mendes.
Who stars in The Man Who Could Work Miracles?
The principal cast of The Man Who Could Work Miracles includes Roland Young, Ralph Richardson, Edward Chapman, Ernest Thesiger, Joan Gardner.
When was The Man Who Could Work Miracles released and how long is it?
The Man Who Could Work Miracles was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Could Work Miracles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Could Work Miracles was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Could Work Miracles?
The Man Who Could Work Miracles holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).