The Man Who Lived Again (1936)
"The Man Who Changed His Mind" (original title)

Dr. Laurence, a once-respectable scientist, begins to research the origin of the mind and the soul. The science community rejects him, and he risks losing everything for which he has worked... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writers:

L. du Garde Peach (screenplay), Sidney Gilliat (screenplay),

Stars:

Boris Karloff, John Loder, Anna Lee

Cast

Cast overview:
Boris Karloff	...	Dr. Laurience
John Loder	...	Dick Haslewood
Anna Lee	...	Dr. Clare Wyatt
Frank Cellier	...	Lord Haslewood

Storyline

Dr. Laurence, a once-respectable scientist, begins to research the origin of the mind and the soul. The science community rejects him, and he risks losing everything for which he has worked. He begins to use his discoveries to save his research and further his own causes, thereby becoming... a Mad Scientist, almost unstoppable...

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Plot Keywords:

mad scientist | revenge | suspense | woman surgeon | montage | 

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1936 (USA)

Also Known As:

Doctor Maniac Who Lived Again

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gainsborough Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

66 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (British Acoustic)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Boris Karloff's second feature in Britain, filmed March 3-mid April 1936, followed quickly by "Juggernaut."

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Quotes

Clayton: I wonder which revolts you most - my miserable body or my perverted mind.

User Reviews

Very enjoyable with one of Karloff's best performances, such a shame that it is seldom seen

Boris Karloff is reason enough to see any film of his. The Man Who Changed His Mind is not an exception. At 62 minutes, I did think it was too short, you'd expect a TV episode to be that length but not so much a film, and John Loder is rather stiff as a character that is not particularly interesting. However, The Man Who Changed His Mind is well shot with sets that add to the atmosphere. The music score, while it's never going to be one of my favourites, fits with the mood very well, with some memorable parts and it never overbears the drama. The dialogue is tongue-in-cheek and witty, advantaged also by being delivered with zest by the cast. The idea in variations has been done to death, but you don't care here because the story is suspenseful, fun and always interesting with not a moment when it drags. Other plot points such as the love triangle bring a touching yet never over-saccharine element to it but sensibly kept at minimum. Anna Lee is radiant in looks and proves to be a sympathetic actress also. Frank Cellier and Donald Calthrop are great as well, but Boris Karloff comes off best in one of his best ever performances, when he's on screen you cannot look away from him. To conclude, it is a shame that The Man Who Changed His Mind is seldom seen, it's not perfect but Karloff's performance especially makes for a film that I found myself enjoying a lot. 8/10 Bethany Cox