The Man Who Could Work Miracles

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The Man Who Could Work Miracles

1937

1h 22m

Fantasy

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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.

Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy)

Esquire Magazine

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.

Apr 20, 2020

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

One of the most effective and scandalously entertaining proposals when it comes to making the public think. Pure Wells. [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 23, 2019

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Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

It's an exceptionally interesting screen experiment, and one that young and old will find equally entertaining.

Jul 22, 2019

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MFB Critics

Monthly Film Bulletin

The acting is competent but the casting imperfect, and the dialogue too often stilted and given to harangues.

Feb 7, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Slow moving fantasy story.

Rated: C+

Sep 30, 2013

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 21, 2005

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Jessica C

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/16/20

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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good fantasy/sci-fi pic

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Lothar Mendes

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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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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