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The Man Who Could Work Miracles is a 1936 British fantasy-comedy film. It is based on H.G. Wells’ book of the same name.

Plot outline

The gods decide to experiment. They give an assistant to a haberdasher (George Fotheringay), played by Roland Young, almost unlimited powers. In that sense the plot resembles the more recent film Bruce Almighty
. Fotheringay cannot change people’s opinions or feelings.

Fotheringay tries to use his powers for good but discovers that the use of his powers brings many unexpected side effects. Not dissuaded, he then tries to stop war.

The film, like all of Wells’ later works eventually addresses Wells’ hobby-horse – world peace. One is always in danger of pompous breast-beating from Wells but Lothar gives this film a comedic treatment. Not surprisingly for a work of Wells’, the film ends with Fotheringay hectoring the audience and deciding to relinquish his powers.

Cast

Roland Young
George McWhirter Fotheringay*
Ralph Richardson
Colonel Winstanley
Edward Chapman Major Grigsby
Ernest Thesiger
Mr. Maydig
Joan Gardner Ada Price
Sophie Stewart Maggie Hooper
Robert Cochran Bill Stoker
Lady Tree Mr. Maydig's Housekeeper
Laurence Hanray Mr. Bamfylde, London & Essex Bank
George Zucco Moody, Colonel Winstanley's Butler
Wallace Lupino Police Constable Winch (as Wally Lupino)
Joan Hickson
Effie Brickman
Wally Patch
Police Superintendent Smithelle
Mark Daly Toddy Beamish
George Sanders Indifference

Production details

Producer – Alexander Korda,
Director - Lothar Mendes,
Screenplay – H.G. Wells,
Cinematography – Harold Rosson
Music – Michael Spolianski,
Special effects – Ned Mann
Production Design – Vincent Korda
Length – 82 minutes
Black & White

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