The Man with a Cloak
“What strange hold did this man have over the lives of these two beautiful women ?”
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.
Top Cast
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Joseph Cotten
Dupin
Barbara Stanwyck
Lorna Bounty
Louis Calhern
Charles Theverner
Leslie Caron
Madeline Minot
Joe De Santis
Martin
Jim Backus
Flaherty
Margaret Wycherly
Mrs. Flynn
Richard Hale
Durand
Nicholas Joy
Dr. Roland
Roy Roberts
Policeman
Mitchell Lewis
Waiter
Jean Inness
Landlady
Francis Pierlot
Pharmacist
Melba Snowden
Party Chorus Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fletcher Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dickson Carr, Frank Fenton
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- The Man with a Cloak
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fletcher Markle
John Dickson Carr, Frank Fenton
David Raksin
George J. Folsey
Newell P. Kimlin
Stephen Ames
Department Leadership Roster
Fletcher Markle
Director
Frank Fenton
Writer
Stephen Ames
Producer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Newell P. Kimlin
Editor
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man with a Cloak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man with a Cloak about?
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.
Who directed The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak was directed by Fletcher Markle.
Who stars in The Man with a Cloak?
The principal cast of The Man with a Cloak includes Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern, Leslie Caron, Joe De Santis.
When was The Man with a Cloak released and how long is it?
The Man with a Cloak was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man with a Cloak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man with a Cloak was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).