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The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936)

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Overview

An ordinary man, while vigorously asserting the impossibility of miracles, suddenly discovers that he can perform them.

Content warning

san francisco, california miracle

Standout Aspects

Acting

Roland Young's befuddled everyman is timeless comic perfection.

Writing

H.G. Wells' witty script mocks British propriety amid apocalypse.

Practical Effects

Charming 1936 effects that age like a fun magic show.

Best for:Solo: Quiet afternoon when you want charm without commitment.·Rewatch: Better on revisit when you catch the satire.·Background: Play while doing puzzles; you'll look up for the miracles.

Director

Lothar Mendes

ReleasedJul 23, 1936

Runtime1h 22m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

London Films Productions

Top Cast

Roland Young

George McWhirter Fotheringay

Ralph Richardson

Colonel Winstanley

Edward Chapman

Major Grigsby

Ernest Thesiger

Maydig

Joan Gardner

Ada Price

Sophie Stewart

Maggie Hooper

Lady Tree

Grigsby's Housekeeper

Laurence Hanray

Mr. Bamfylde

George Zucco

The Colonel's Butler

Wallace Lupino

Constable Winch

Joan Hickson

Effie

Wally Patch

Supt. Smithnells

George Sanders

Indifference - a God

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Cultural

This was Alexander Korda's attempt to replicate The Invisible Man's FX success, but the satire proved too gentle for 1936.

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