The Man Who Reclaimed His Head (1934): Cast & Plot
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head is a 1934 drama directed by Edward Ludwig, starring Claude Rains as Paul Verin, Juanita Quigley and Henry O'Neill. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man Who Reclaimed His Head About?
The premise of The Man Who Reclaimed His Head without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Patriotism or pacifism? Humanity or luxury? A writer discovers he’s being used as a pawn by greedy businessmen.
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- psychotronic film
- pacifist
- munition manufacturer
- publisher
- writer
- based on play
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head Cast & Characters
Claude Rains leads the cast as Paul Verin, with Juanita Quigley as Linette Verin and Henry O'Neill as Fernand de Marnay. Directed by Edward Ludwig; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Ludwig
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Claude Rains as Paul Verin - Juanita Quigley as Linette Verin
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Henry O'Neill as Fernand de Marnay -
Lionel Atwill as Henry Dumont
Also Starring in The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
· 5 more- Joan Bennett Adele Verin
- William B. Davidson Charles (as William Davidson)
- Wallace Ford 'Curly'
- Henry Armetta Laurent
- Lawrence Grant Marchant
More from Edward Ludwig
More films directed by Edward Ludwig: The Gun Hawk, The Black Scorpion, Flame of the Islands and Jivaro.
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head Plot Summary
What happens in The Man Who Reclaimed His Head from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Paul Verin, Claude Rains, walks through the cobblestone streets of 1915 Paris, cradling his small daughter Linette Verin, Juanita Quigley, on one arm and a heavy black satchel on the other. He arrives at the home of his boyhood friend, Fernand de Marnay, Henry O’Neill, an attorney, and begins to relate the events that led him there.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man Who Reclaimed His Head, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Man Who Reclaimed His Head?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the ghostwriter Paul Verin?
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “O Homem que Reclamou a Cabeça” and “El hombre que volvió por su cabeza”.
- Also known as
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- O Homem que Reclamou a Cabeça
- El hombre que volvió por su cabeza
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The Man Who Reclaimed His Head FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Reclaimed His Head, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man Who Reclaimed His Head?
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Man Who Reclaimed His Head released?
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head was released on December 24, 1934.
Who directed The Man Who Reclaimed His Head?
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head was directed by Edward Ludwig.
More films by Edward Ludwig Who is in the cast of The Man Who Reclaimed His Head?
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head stars Claude Rains as Paul Verin, Juanita Quigley as Linette Verin and Henry O'Neill as Fernand de Marnay, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Man Who Reclaimed His Head have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man Who Reclaimed His Head has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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