The Man Who Could Work Miracles
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| The Man Who Could Work Miracles | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lothar Mendes |
| Produced by | Alexander Korda |
| Written by | H.G. Wells Lajos Biro |
| Starring | Roland Young Joan Gardner Ralph Richardson Ernst Thesiger Robert Cochran |
| Music by | Mischa Spoliansky |
| Cinematography | Harold Hal Rosson |
| Editing by | Philip Charlot William W. Hornbeck |
| Running time | 82 min. |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
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The Man Who Could Work Miracles is a 1936 British fantasy-comedy film. It is a greatly expanded version of H.G. Wells’ story of the same name.
[edit] Plot outline
In The Man Who Could Work Miracles, the gods decide to experiment. They give an assistant to a haberdasher (George Fotheringay), played by Roland Young, almost unlimited powers. In that sense the plot resembles the more recent film Bruce Almighty. Fotheringay cannot change people’s opinions or feelings.
Fotheringay tries to use his powers for good but discovers that the use of his powers brings many unexpected side effects. Not dissuaded, he then tries to stop war.
The film ends with Fotheringay hectoring the audience and deciding to relinquish his powers.
[edit] Cast
- Roland Young George McWhirter Fotheringay*
- Ralph Richardson Colonel Winstanley
- Edward Chapman Major Grigsby
- Ernest Thesiger Mr. Maydig
- Joan Gardner Ada Price
- Sophie Stewart Maggie Hooper
- Robert Cochran Bill Stoker
- Lady Tree Mr. Maydig's Housekeeper
- Laurence Hanray Mr. Bamfylde, London & Essex Bank
- George Zucco Moody, Colonel Winstanley's Butler
- Wallace Lupino Police Constable Winch (as Wally Lupino)
- Joan Hickson Effie Brickman
- Wally Patch Police Superintendent Smithelle
- Mark Daly Toddy Beamish
- George Sanders Indifference
[edit] Production details
- Producer – Alexander Korda,
- Director - Lothar Mendes,
- Screenplay – H.G. Wells,
- Cinematography – Harold Rosson
- Music – Michael Spolianski,
- Special effects – Ned Mann
- Production Design – Vincent Korda
- Length – 82 minutes
- Black & White
