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The Man Who Could Work Miracles

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Based on the H.G. Wells story, this film centers on George Fotheringay (Roland Young), a retired man who receives nearly limitless power from a group of supernatural beings. At first George is amazed by the powers, but also worries about how to use them properly. Advised by Mr. Maydig (Ernest Thesiger), George attempts to end war and disease. However, after using his powers for selfish purposes, George finally comes to a decision about the best way to deploy his abilities.

Critics Reviews

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Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine 04/20/2020
He gets all the rulers of the world together and tells them to fix things up, and then H. G. Wells interferes. Nice performance by Roland Young. Go to Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof 08/23/2019
One of the most effective and scandalously entertaining proposals when it comes to making the public think. Pure Wells. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 07/22/2019
It's an exceptionally interesting screen experiment, and one that young and old will find equally entertaining. Go to Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin 02/07/2018
The acting is competent but the casting imperfect, and the dialogue too often stilted and given to harangues. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 09/30/2013
C+
Slow moving fantasy story. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/21/2005
2/5
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Jessica C 06/16/2020 I actually really enjoyed this movie! It's fun and easy to follow. Makes me want to read the book as well! Also, I found my new girl crush: Jean Gardner. See more 01/03/2017 An HG Well classic, which speaks to society today as much as it did a century ago. As with most quality movies, it may have a slow start but it methodically builds to a fantastic (& insightful) final half-hour. Technically excellent filmography and FX for 1937. See more 05/27/2015 good fantasy/sci-fi pic See more 10/01/2013 Not bad at all. Rather like a 1930s UK version of Bruce Almighty with a better plot and worse special effects, although they were still pretty amazing for 1936. Didn't overstay its welcome either. 6.75/10 See more 07/14/2012 A virtual who's who of early British cinema including Roland Young, George Sanders, Torin Thatcher & Ernst Thesinger. The plot is still very valid today even if the way of life is dated. The print I watched was very crackly, this movie needs the Critereon treatment. Dated but amusing See more 01/23/2012 Charming Wellsian fantasy with 'dialogue and scenario' by H.G Wells himself. A splendid cast includes Ralph Richardson, Ernest Thesiger, George Zucco, George Sanders, Joan Hickson and Roland Young as George McWhirter Fotheringay, the man gifted with the power of miracles. The special effects are also great fun. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lothar Mendes

Director

Roland Young

George McWhirter Fotheringay

Joan Gardner

Ada Price

Ralph Richardson

Col. Winstanley

Ernest Thesiger

Rev. Silas Maydig

Wallace Lupino

Constable Winch

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Movie Info

Synopsis Based on the H.G. Wells story, this film centers on George Fotheringay (Roland Young), a retired man who receives nearly limitless power from a group of supernatural beings. At first George is amazed by the powers, but also worries about how to use them properly. Advised by Mr. Maydig (Ernest Thesiger), George attempts to end war and disease. However, after using his powers for selfish purposes, George finally comes to a decision about the best way to deploy his abilities.
Director
Lothar Mendes
Producer
Alexander Korda
Screenwriter
H.G. Wells
Production Co
London Film Productions
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 22m