The Man with a Cloak
1951, English. Directed by Fletcher Markle.
What strange hold did this man have over the lives of these two beautiful women ?
Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals. The alcoholic man is badly crippled and slowly dying, but this doesn't stop the forthright lady from pushing him to change his will to include his estranged grandson so that he can help out the struggling French Republic. Unfortunately, the dying man's conniving housekeeper and butler, already planning murder to get the money themselves, overhear her and begin plotting her demise.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Man with a Cloak is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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- Released
- 27 November 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Fenton, John Dickson Carr
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How long is The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Man with a Cloak have a post-credits scene?
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The Man with a Cloak parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man with a Cloak is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man with a Cloak on?
The Man with a Cloak is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man with a Cloak?
If you liked The Man with a Cloak, try Shadow of a Doubt, Witness to Murder, Footsteps in the Fog.
Who directed The Man with a Cloak?
The Man with a Cloak (1951) was directed by Fletcher Markle and stars Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern.