The Man with Two Faces (1934)
Edward G. Robinson always gives a solid performance, but in The Man with Two Faces, he’s given the wonderful opportunity to play a double part and show off the French accent he could have used if he’d been cast in The Story of Louis Pasteur. He’s really fantastic, and if you aren’t looking for it, you might not even recognize that it’s him!
Eddie G plays a theater director who also acts alongside his sister, Mary Astor. Mary used to be married and controlled by her evil husband, but after she died, she was able to enjoy freedom and a renewed career. Unfortunately, her husband isn’t as dead as everyone thought, and Louis Calhern makes an entrance right before the Broadway debut. Louis is so incredibly creepy, it’s a wonder he had any career after this film. Mary is literally hypnotized by him and turns into an obeying robot whenever in his presence. It’s eerie, and you’ll probably feel like you need a good scrubbing after watching the movie. I had a double feature handy for later in the evening, even though Eddy G’s performance was very entertaining to watch.
As always, you’ll find yourself pulling for Eddie G, even though he’s a man with faults. He treats his sweetie pie, Mae Clarke, like he wishes she didn’t exist, and is a bit theatrical, as many actors and directors are known to be. But underneath it all, he’s loyal and loving, and has a good heart. Eddie G always has a good heart, so if he does anything bad in this movie, it’s very clear he does it for the right reasons. I’ve read good comparisons of this film to Charles Laughton’s The Suspect, so if you liked that one, give this movie a whirl.
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More Mary Astor movies here!
More Edward G. Robinson movies here!
Eddie G plays a theater director who also acts alongside his sister, Mary Astor. Mary used to be married and controlled by her evil husband, but after she died, she was able to enjoy freedom and a renewed career. Unfortunately, her husband isn’t as dead as everyone thought, and Louis Calhern makes an entrance right before the Broadway debut. Louis is so incredibly creepy, it’s a wonder he had any career after this film. Mary is literally hypnotized by him and turns into an obeying robot whenever in his presence. It’s eerie, and you’ll probably feel like you need a good scrubbing after watching the movie. I had a double feature handy for later in the evening, even though Eddy G’s performance was very entertaining to watch.
As always, you’ll find yourself pulling for Eddie G, even though he’s a man with faults. He treats his sweetie pie, Mae Clarke, like he wishes she didn’t exist, and is a bit theatrical, as many actors and directors are known to be. But underneath it all, he’s loyal and loving, and has a good heart. Eddie G always has a good heart, so if he does anything bad in this movie, it’s very clear he does it for the right reasons. I’ve read good comparisons of this film to Charles Laughton’s The Suspect, so if you liked that one, give this movie a whirl.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Mary Astor movies here!
More Edward G. Robinson movies here!