The Man Who Lost Himself
1941, English. Directed by Edward Ludwig.
John Evans encounters his lookalike, Malcolm Scott. When Scott is killed in an accident, Evans finds himself mistaken for Scott and decides to do some good in his new role.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward LudwigDirector
- Brian AherneJohn Evans / Malcolm Scott
- Kay FrancisAdrienne Scott
- Henry StephensonFrederick Collins
- S.Z. SakallPaul
- Nils AstherPeter Ransome
- Sig RumanDr. Simms (as Sig Rumann)
- Dorothy TreeMrs. Van Avery
- Janet BeecherMrs. Milford
- Marc LawrenceFrank DeSoto
- Henry KolkerT.J. Mulhausen
- Sarah PaddenMaid
- Charles Ray(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 March 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eddie Moran, Henry De Vere Stacpoole
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The Man Who Lost Himself: quick answers
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How long is The Man Who Lost Himself?
The Man Who Lost Himself runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does The Man Who Lost Himself have a post-credits scene?
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The Man Who Lost Himself parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man Who Lost Himself is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Lost Himself on?
The Man Who Lost Himself isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 March 1941. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Lost Himself?
If you liked The Man Who Lost Himself, try Mr. Bones, After the Ball, The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother.
Who directed The Man Who Lost Himself?
The Man Who Lost Himself (1941) was directed by Edward Ludwig and stars Brian Aherne, Kay Francis, Henry Stephenson.