The Man with a Cloak (1951): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Man with a Cloak is a 1951 drama thriller directed by Fletcher Markle, starring Joe De Santis as Martin, the butler, Margaret Wycherly and Leslie Caron. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Stream it on HBO Max.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Fletcher Markle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man with a Cloak About?
The premise of The Man with a Cloak without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 19th‑century New York, a Frenchwoman arrives at the home of a former Napoleon marshal. The crippled, dying patriarch is urged by the determined lady to change his will, adding his estranged grandson to aid the struggling French Republic. Meanwhile, the housekeeper and butler, eyeing the inheritance, overhear the plan and plot her murder.
The Man with a Cloak Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scene during opening credits
- 1840s
- accidental poisoning
- former actress
- prologue
- french woman
- housemaid
- attempted murder
- naive woman
- gentleman
- edgar allan poe character
- stroke victim
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- writing a will
- alias
- inheritance
- famous poet
- famous author
- cook
- dissipation
- drunkenness
- french history
- french revolution of 1848
- grandfather grandson relationship
- halloween party
- juggler
- family lawyer
- loan
- wild party
- pharmacist
- physician
- policeman
- attempted suicide
- wheelchair user
- last will and testament
- fiance
- bartender
- brawl
- cloak
- fortune hunter
- patriot
- coffin
- iou
- trick or treaters
- attempted bribery
- flirting
- dancing
- death of man
- femme fatale
- song
- female singer
Where to Watch The Man with a Cloak
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The Man with a Cloak Cast & Characters
Joe De Santis leads the cast as Martin, the butler, with Margaret Wycherly as Mrs. Flynn, the housekeeper and Leslie Caron as Madeline Minot. Directed by Fletcher Markle; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fletcher Markle
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Joe De Santis as Martin, the butler - Margaret Wycherly as Mrs. Flynn, the housekeeper
- Leslie Caron as Madeline Minot
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Louis Calhern as Charles Theverner
Also Starring in The Man with a Cloak
· 10 more- Barbara Stanwyck Lorna Bounty
- Nicholas Joy Dr. Roland
- Joseph Cotten Dupin
- Francis Pierlot Pharmacist
- Richard Hale Durand, the lawyer
- Jim Backus Flaherty
- Roy Roberts Policeman
- Mitchell Lewis Zack, the waiter
- Jean Inness Landlady
- Melba Snowden Party Chorus Dancer
The Man with a Cloak Plot Summary
What happens in The Man with a Cloak from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young French woman, Madeline Minot, Leslie Caron arrives in New York in 1848, seeking expatriate Charles Thevenet, Louis Calhern. She is initially turned away at the door by his mistress and housekeeper, Lorna Bounty, Barbara Stanwyck, but persists, presenting Charles with a letter of introduction from his only grandson, Paul, a romantic revolutionary with whom Madeline is in love.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man with a Cloak, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Man with a Cloak?
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 actress portrays Madeline Minot?
The Man with a Cloak Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Der Mann in Schwarz” and “La casa del corvo”.
- Also known as
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- Der Mann in Schwarz
- La casa del corvo
- Человек в плаще
- O Homem das Sombras
- L'homme au manteau noir
- Mannen med kappan
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The Man with a Cloak FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Man with a Cloak, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Man with a Cloak released?
The Man with a Cloak was released on November 27, 1951.
Who directed The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak was directed by Fletcher Markle.
More films by Fletcher Markle Who is in the cast of The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak stars Joe De Santis as Martin, the butler, Margaret Wycherly as Mrs. Flynn, the housekeeper and Leslie Caron as Madeline Minot, among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Man with a Cloak?
In the US, The Man with a Cloak is streaming on HBO Max (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Man with a Cloak have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man with a Cloak has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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