The Man with a Cloak
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| Directed by | Fletcher Markle |
| Produced by | Stephen Ames |
| Written by | Frank Fenton |
| Starring | Joseph Cotten Barbara Stanwyck Louis Calhern |
| Music by | David Raksin |
| Cinematography | George J. Folsey |
| Editing by | Newell P. Kimlin |
| Running time | 84 mins |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
The Man with a Cloak is a 1951 film directed by Fletcher Markle and starring Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern, Leslie Caron.
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Plot summary
Set in 1848 New York, the film's mysterious title character (Cotton) - an impecunious heavy drinker who goes by the name of Dupin - helps a young Frenchwoman, Madeline Minot (Caron), to claim her rightful inheritance from her wealthy old father-in-law, a crusty expatriate Frenchman named Thenevet. To do this, they have to circumvent the machinations of his maid (Stanwyck) and butler, who were hoping to cash in on his fortune. At the end of the film, Dupin's true identity is revealed to be Edgar Allan Poe.
Casting
Markle originally wanted Marlene Dietrich for the role of the scheming maid and Lionel Barrymore for the ailing millionaire, but Barrymore was too ill in real life and when Marlene said no, Barbara Stanwyck jumped in. During filming, Stanwyck was going through a difficult divorce with actor husband Robert Taylor.
Cinematic clues as to Dupin's true identity
- He shares the same name as Poe's famous detective.
- He is a heavy drinker.
- He runs up a large bar bill which he cannot pay.
- The presence of a raven, as a pet of the old man.
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