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The Man Who Came Back (1931)
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11 January 1931 (USA) moreUser Comments:
Flawed, but fascinating moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Janet Gaynor | ... | Angie Randolph |
 | Charles Farrell | ... | Stephen Randolph |
| Kenneth MacKenna | ... | Capt. Trevelyan |
| William Holden | ... | Thomas Randolph |
| Mary Forbes | ... | Mrs. Gaynes |
| Ullrich Haupt | ... | Charles Reisling |
| William Worthington | ... | Capt. Gallon |
| Peter Gawthorne | ... | Griggs |
| Leslie Fenton | ... | Baron le Duc |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Louise Huntington | ... | Clarice (Stephen's first wife) (scenes deleted) |
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USA:Passed (National Board of Review)Fun Stuff
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Humphrey Bogart was Charles Farrell's voice coach. He and several other actors had thought they were getting Farrell's part. moreSoundtrack:
Sweet Hawaiian Mem'ries moreFAQ
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This is a flawed, but fascinating adaptation of the short story with a complete about-face in characterization by Farrell and Gaynor. They handle the sometimes silly dialogue and abrupt transitions in character with grace, which makes the sometimes-unbelievable narrative of the story seem more realistic. Kudos to them for playing against type and doing it so well. The scene in the opium den is particularly affecting--watch it without sound and you can see their old silent chemistry at work.
The direction by Raoul Walsh is jumpy and overly talky, not surprising for 1931.
Not my favorite Farrell/Gaynor but a fascinating film to watch.