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An amnesiac French diplomat is blackmailed for crimes that he committed before he lost his memory.An amnesiac French diplomat is blackmailed for crimes that he committed before he lost his memory.An amnesiac French diplomat is blackmailed for crimes that he committed before he lost his memory.
Enrique Acosta
- Associate Judge
- (uncredited)
George Barrows
- Lecture Guest
- (uncredited)
Robert Bradford
- Whistling Solo of 'Auprès de ma blonde'
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
- Giant Policeman
- (uncredited)
George Calliga
- Lecture Guest
- (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Frank Conroy
- Defense Attorney
- (uncredited)
Armand Cortes
- Clerk
- (uncredited)
Guy D'Ennery
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film was a hit at the box office, earning MGM a profit of $739,000 (equivalent to about $13.5M in 2022) according to studio records.
- GoofsAlthough the story takes place in 1935, all of the women's fashions and hairstyles are strictly in the 1942 mode, which was significantly different from 1935.
- Quotes
Dr. Andre Tessier: I always turn to this book. Older than all the others - by thousands of years. Ah, here we are. Proverbs, twenty-third chapter, seventh verse, "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." "As a man thinketh in his heart." That's all that matters. Solomon was a very wise man, David. Even if he did have a thousand wives.
David Talbot: That's just it, Andre. I have only one.
- Crazy creditsAfter 'The End' AMERICA NEEDS YOUR MONEY BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS AT THIS THEATER
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Youngest Profession (1943)
- Soundtracks'Til You Return
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics by Howard Dietz
[Instrumental version played during the opening credits, then later sung by Michelle Allaine (Claire Trevor - uncredited) at the nightclub (probably dubbed)]
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William Powell in a Psychological Mystery
William Powell plays David Talbot, a French diplomat. When he receives a cryptic letter seeming to ask him for repayment of an old debt, he involves the police, who capture the apparent blackmailer. When the mysterious apprehended man goes on trial for extortion, the story of David Talbot develops. He was in an accident 13 years prior, leaving him with no memory of the previous years. Because he cannot absolutely deny things attributed to him before the accident, we are not sure of the truth. It would have been interesting to see how Hitchcock might handle this story.
We wonder if Talbot, the man with he dubious past, really suffers from amnesia. The evidence, as it is revealed, pulls us back and forth. Is Talbot's behavior due to his confusion? Is he angry at the charges leveled against him? Or is he feigning forgetfulness? Perhaps every new development is bringing his memory back to him?
It is William Powell's acting that creates the ambiguity that keeps this story interesting. Hedy Lamarr, Basil Rathbone and Claire Trevor perform admirably in their supporting roles.
It's a simple premise. But the action develops the story in such a way that the viewer's interest is always engaged. Clues--at least what we think are clues--are parceled out cleverly. Powell's reactions are well-studied, always maintaining the veil that clouds his intentions. It is totally believable because we know that Talbot is probably confused too. This is a mystery worth watching.
We wonder if Talbot, the man with he dubious past, really suffers from amnesia. The evidence, as it is revealed, pulls us back and forth. Is Talbot's behavior due to his confusion? Is he angry at the charges leveled against him? Or is he feigning forgetfulness? Perhaps every new development is bringing his memory back to him?
It is William Powell's acting that creates the ambiguity that keeps this story interesting. Hedy Lamarr, Basil Rathbone and Claire Trevor perform admirably in their supporting roles.
It's a simple premise. But the action develops the story in such a way that the viewer's interest is always engaged. Clues--at least what we think are clues--are parceled out cleverly. Powell's reactions are well-studied, always maintaining the veil that clouds his intentions. It is totally believable because we know that Talbot is probably confused too. This is a mystery worth watching.
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- Aug 10, 2014
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- The Man from Martinique
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- $846,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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