The Man Who Cried Wolf (1937)
It’s unfortunate that The Man Who Cried Wolf hasn’t been remastered, as it could easily have been a classic thriller known to modern audiences the way Strangers on a Train is. This forgotten classic is riveting and has likable characters you care about. An actor confesses to murders, knowing he’ll be discovered innocent and thought of as a joke by the police force. What’s his point? He’s planning on committing a murder in the future, and he wants the police to scratch him off the suspect list immediately. Isn’t that brilliant?
The tour-de-force role is eaten up by Lewis Stone, the man soon to be known as the wise, calm Judge Hardy who never has an emotional outburst. This is a fantastic, meaty change of pace for Lew, so if you only think of him as tired and resigned, you’ve got to check this one out. You might think he’s a bit old to take on a leading role and carry the entire movie, but keep in mind he’ had gray hair ever since he was twenty, so his locks are more a statement of elegance than age. This is a very enjoyable old movie, with lots of dramatic intrigue, a very fitting title, and a compelling story with twists and turns. Rent it during a rainy afternoon! You’ll also get to see a pre-hick Marjorie Main. This was one of her first speaking roles, and she plays a wealthy, corrupt snob, the exact opposite of how she was throughout the rest of her career!
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. About 5 minutes before the end, there’s a montage and the camera swirls a bit; that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
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More Lewis Stone movies here!
The tour-de-force role is eaten up by Lewis Stone, the man soon to be known as the wise, calm Judge Hardy who never has an emotional outburst. This is a fantastic, meaty change of pace for Lew, so if you only think of him as tired and resigned, you’ve got to check this one out. You might think he’s a bit old to take on a leading role and carry the entire movie, but keep in mind he’ had gray hair ever since he was twenty, so his locks are more a statement of elegance than age. This is a very enjoyable old movie, with lots of dramatic intrigue, a very fitting title, and a compelling story with twists and turns. Rent it during a rainy afternoon! You’ll also get to see a pre-hick Marjorie Main. This was one of her first speaking roles, and she plays a wealthy, corrupt snob, the exact opposite of how she was throughout the rest of her career!
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. About 5 minutes before the end, there’s a montage and the camera swirls a bit; that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Jon Whitehead" for posting!
More Lewis Stone movies here!