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L'incroyable Monsieur X

Original title: The Amazing Mr. X
  • 1948
  • Approved
  • 1h 18m
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6.4/10
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Turhan Bey, Lynn Bari, and Cathy O'Donnell in L'incroyable Monsieur X (1948)
The Amazing Mr. X stars Turhan Bey as Alexis, a mystery man who claims to communicate with spirits. Appearing on the beach one night, Alexis easily charms a depressed widow and her sister (Lynn Bari and Cathy O'Donnell). The sly Alexis makes a living by separating gullible people from their money, but before this tale is over, he will learn that the living are far more dangerous than the dead.
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On the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf; then meets a tall dark man Alexis, who seems to know all about suc... Read allOn the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf; then meets a tall dark man Alexis, who seems to know all about such things.On the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf; then meets a tall dark man Alexis, who seems to know all about such things.

  • Director
    • Bernard Vorhaus
  • Writers
    • Crane Wilbur
    • Muriel Roy Bolton
    • Ian McLellan Hunter
  • Stars
    • Turhan Bey
    • Lynn Bari
    • Cathy O'Donnell
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    6.4/10
    2.2K
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    • Director
      • Bernard Vorhaus
    • Writers
      • Crane Wilbur
      • Muriel Roy Bolton
      • Ian McLellan Hunter
    • Stars
      • Turhan Bey
      • Lynn Bari
      • Cathy O'Donnell
    • 87User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Turhan Bey
    Turhan Bey
    • Alexis
    Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari
    • Christine Faber
    Cathy O'Donnell
    Cathy O'Donnell
    • Janet Burke
    Richard Carlson
    Richard Carlson
    • Martin Abbott
    Donald Curtis
    Donald Curtis
    • Paul Faber
    Virginia Gregg
    Virginia Gregg
    • Emily
    Harry Mendoza
    • Hoffman
    • (uncredited)
    Norma Varden
    Norma Varden
    • Wealthy-Looking Woman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bernard Vorhaus
    • Writers
      • Crane Wilbur
      • Muriel Roy Bolton
      • Ian McLellan Hunter
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    • Trivia
      Carole Landis was originally scheduled to play the part taken by Lynn Bari, but she committed suicide a few days before shooting began.
    • Goofs
      When Martin and the detective break up the séance, Martin explains to Christine that he has investigated her previous husband's (Paul) past. Instead of referring to the previous husband as "Paul", he refers to him as "Martin" (his own character's name).
    • Quotes

      Janet Burke: Alexis, do you think I'd make a good celestial companion?

      Alexis: Darling, I think you'd be wonderful!

      Janet Burke: And we'd love each other through all eternity?

      Alexis: Oh, even longer!

    • Connections
      Edited into Your Afternoon Movie: The Amazing Mr. X (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Frédéric Chopin

      [The piano piece related to Paul played often in the movie, with an orchestral version incorporated into the score in the opening credits]

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    8/10
    Off-beat, satisfying B thriller
    This unusual little thriller, which turned up in a DVD collection of cheapie horror "classics" that I picked up, turns out to be a real discovery. Unusually fine camera-work, a smart, witty script, and good performances (especially by the feline Bey) suggest the makers took a few tips from the Val Lewton films, and maybe from Gregg Toland's cinematography on "Citizen Kane." (Note the fine deep-focus shots.) The set-up, with Bey as a dubious medium enticing a widow by claiming contact with her late husband, allows for some fun sequences involving the medium's tricky house, and some good spooky haunting scenes. All around, an enjoyable, tightly-made little treat.
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    • Nov 17, 2005

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Amazing Mr. X
    • Filming locations
      • Villa de Leon - 17948 Porto Marina Way, Pacific Palisades, California, USA(Home)
    • Production company
      • Ben Stoloff Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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