The Man with a Cloak
3.4
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
1951
84 min
NR
Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals. The alcoholic man is badly crippled and slowly dying, but this doesn't stop the forthright lady from pushing him to change his will to include his estranged grandson so that he can help out the struggling French Republic. Unfortunately, the dying man's conniving housekeeper and butler, already planning murder to get the money themselves, overhear her and begin plotting her demise.
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"This clever mystery thriller starring Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, and Leslie Caron has a plot that builds from a slow burn to a crackling fire. 🔥 It isn't clear what is going on, except for Caron's character seems to be in desperate need of help, and Cotten's character assists her in various ways during the movie. The mystery unfolds in a satisfying way, but the conclusion of the film didn't make much sense. That certainly isn't enough to make me judge the movie too harshly. The actors were very good, the mystery progressed well,and the plot was easy to follow. "
Errika Mason
"Great ending."
Cindy Hartley
