The Man In Black (1950)

After her husband's untimely death, Bertha Clavering (Betty Ann Davies) became an extremely wealthy widow, determined to keep the estate for herself and her daughter, Janice (Sheila Burrell). Returning home after a lengthy stay abroad, step-daughter Joan (Hazel Penwarden), rightful heiress to the Clavering wealth, unwittingly enters a house of terror and intimidation as Bertha and Janice conspire to drive her insane, going to any lengths to achieve their goal... including murder.

Also stars Anthony Horwood and Sid James.

Based on the BBC radio series.

• Category

  • Mystery & Suspense
  • Classics
  • Crime

• Starring:

  • Anthony Horwood
  • Sid James

• Directed by:

  • Francis Searle

• Produced by:

  • Anthony Hinds

• Written by:

  • John Gilling

[Jennifer Hayes]

Proof positive that Sid James was born at the age of 60 lol. I just love these old films.

[quoc viet]

Hay

[liktom]

Loved it. Thanks and hope you have more goodies for us. I'll be keeping an eye out for it.

[diddymuck]

one of sid's many dramatic bits (which curiously never see the light of day)

[Tim Hardy]

Great film. First time I've seen Sid James in a straight roll.

[TheBertie12]

Great film. DVD release please!

[Ina Bary]

*rarities*

[Ina Bary]

It's a shame hammerfilms have chosen to keep some of these films for UK audiences only, I'm in Ireland and grew up on Hammers at my local cinemas. Apart from the few ratities presented here, I can safely say I've seen nearly all Hammer Films. I also have the smashing HHOH TV series from 1980. There will be bloody murder if you dont sort it out!!

[Andrea Davis]

I really did Enjoy that Movie...She was a Witch to the Heart..That's why I don't like Step-Mothers and she put the nail in the coffin for Me...

[coSMia2010]

Pretty good little film, I liked it! It is too bad the annoying commercials have to jolt us with double the volume. So be warned, and keep your mute button handy.