The Man with Two Faces (1934) Starring: Edward G.
Robinson, Mary Astor, Ricardo Cortez, Mae Clarke, Louis Calhern. Directed by Archie
Mayo. Screenplay by Tom Reed and Niven Busch. Based on the play The Dark Tower
by George S. Kaufman and Alexander Woollcott, produced by Sam H. Harris
Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. (New York, 25 Nov 1933). USA Black and White. Run
time: 72 minutes. Drama.
Films based on plays are nothing new. The Dark Tower is a
mystery drama by George S. Kaufman and Alexander Woollcott, first produced in
1933. The play ran at the Morosco Theatre in New York from November 25, 1933
until January 1934.
The film version, entitled at various times: The Strange Case of Mr. Chautard, Dark Victory and The Dark Tower, was in production from March 5 until April 4, 1934.
