The Man Who Reclaimed His Head

Dec 24, 1934

1h 20m

★ 6.0

Patriotism or pacifism? Humanity or luxury?

Overview

A writer discovers he's being used as a pawn by greedy businessmen.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Paul Verin

Claude Rains

Adele Verin

Joan Bennett

Henry Dumont

Lionel Atwill

Linette Verin

Juanita Quigley

Fernand de Marnay

Henry O'Neill

Laurent

Henry Armetta

'Curly'

Wallace Ford

Marchant

Lawrence Grant

Charles (as William Davidson)

William B. Davidson

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