The Man in Black (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1950, The Man in Black is a thriller film directed by Francis Searle, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Henry Clavering suspects his second wife Bertha is trying to drive his daughter (by his first marriage) insane, to stop her inheriting his money. He decides to use his yoga skills to pretend to be dead, and thereby expose her villainy.
Who’s in it. The Man in Black stars Betty Ann Davies as Bertha Clavering, Sheila Burrell as Janice, Sid James as Henry Clavering / Hodson and Anthony Forwood as Victor Harrington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Man in Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man in Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in Black (1950)?
- In GB, The Man in Black is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man in Black worth watching?
- The Man in Black holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man in Black?
- The Man in Black stars Betty Ann Davies, Sheila Burrell, Sid James, Anthony Forwood and Hazel Penwarden.
- When was The Man in Black released?
- The Man in Black was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.