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The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936) | Criteria

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The Man Who Could Work Miracles

United Kingdom • English • 1936 • 1h 22m

Directors

Lothar Mendes and Alexander Korda, Lothar Mendes

3.36/5·608 ratings·130 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A haberdasher's assistant (Roland Young) experiments with how to best use his newly granted miraculous powers.

Credits

Crew

DirectorLothar Mendes and Alexander Korda, Lothar Mendes

WriterLajos Biró, H. G. Wells

CinematographerHarold Rosson

ComposerMischa Spoliansky

EditorPhilip Charlot

ProducerAlexander Korda

Cast

Roland Youngas George McWhirter Fotheringay

Ralph Richardsonas Colonel Winstanley

as Major Grigsby

Ernest Thesigeras Maydig

Joan Gardneras Ada Price

Sophie Stewartas Maggie Hooper

Robert Cochranas Bill Stoker

Lady Treeas Grigsby's Housekeeper

Laurence Hanrayas Mr. Bamfylde

George Zuccoas The Colonel's Butler

Wallace Lupinoas Constable Winch

Joan Hicksonas Effie

Wally Patchas Supt. Smithnells

Mark Dalyas Toddy Beamish

George Sandersas Indifference - a God

Torin Thatcheras Observer

Michael Rennieas San Francisco Cop