The Man with a Cloak (1951)

In the throbbing heart of 1848 New York City, a tale of intrigue, menace, and mystery unfolds as young Frenchwoman Madeline Minot steps onto the scene. Driven by love and political aspirations, Madeline ventures across the sea to seek assistance from Thevenet, the brooding exiled French Marshal and grandfather of her fiancé. Once a comrade of Napoleon, Thevenet is a potential ally in the political endeavors of his grandson. Upon her arrival, Madeline finds Thevenet trapped in gloom and despair, his life hanging by a thread in a grand yet eerie mansion. His housekeeper and butler, far from providing comfort, are shadowy figures lurking with malicious intent. Anticipating his imminent demise, they are playing a deadly game, aiming to inherit his vast fortune. Madeline, with her sudden appearance, poses a significant threat to their devious plans. In this nest of vipers, a mysterious figure emerges from the darkness. The Man with a Cloak, an enigmatic stranger, comes to Madeline's aid, guiding her through her encounters with these uncanny individuals. As the plot thickens, the line between friend and foe blurs, creating a captivating tableau of suspense and danger. Will Madeline succeed in her mission, or will she fall prey to the shadowy machinations within the mansion? This is a tale where secrets lurk in every corner, and nothing is as it seems.

The Man with a Cloak is a crime movie featuring Joseph Cotten and directed by Fletcher Markle.

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