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      The Man Who Reclaimed His Head

      1934 1h 22m Drama List
      Reviews Passionate intellectual Paul Verin (Claude Rains) writes editorials decrying war and capitalist profiteering and allows politician Henry Dumont (Lionel Atwill) to take credit for his words in the broadsheet he publishes. When Dumont's political aspirations bring him closer to the very financiers and industrialists condemned in Paul's writings, he urges Paul to soften his rhetoric. After Paul refuses, Dumont decides to undermine his employee -- first by seducing his wife, Adele (Joan Bennett). Read More Read Less

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      Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine Important for its attack on munitions manufacturers, as well as for the concise and powerful performance by Claude Rains, who here at last appears in a sympathetic role. Apr 20, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Steve D Twisted tale helped by Rains. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review Audience Member a bit longwinded version of strange confession from the inner sanctum series. rains and atwill are great and so is the dramatic ending. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Passionate intellectual Paul Verin (Claude Rains) writes editorials decrying war and capitalist profiteering and allows politician Henry Dumont (Lionel Atwill) to take credit for his words in the broadsheet he publishes. When Dumont's political aspirations bring him closer to the very financiers and industrialists condemned in Paul's writings, he urges Paul to soften his rhetoric. After Paul refuses, Dumont decides to undermine his employee -- first by seducing his wife, Adele (Joan Bennett).
      Director
      Edward Ludwig
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 22m