The Manxman
Seen it?1929 | 100 min | Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Erin Brockovich or The Piano, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
A fisherman and a rising lawyer who grew up together as brothers fall in love with the same woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Carl BrissonPete Quilliam
- Malcolm KeenPhilip Christian
- Anny OndraKate Cregeen
- Randle AyrtonCaesar Cregeen
- Clare GreetMrs. Cregeen
- Kim PeacockRoss Christian (uncredited)
- Nellie RichardsWardress (uncredited)
- Wilfred ShineDoctor (uncredited)
- Harry TerryMan (uncredited)