If you want to see great Lugosi, this is your movie. Unfortunately the entire movie was based on him. As Mr. Kessler, Bela got to perfect the eccentric tortured soul whodunit movie lover's come to expect. We even got a few "Good Evening"s thrown in - just in case somebody doesn't know who he is. I only wished that there was some other way Mr. Kessler could walk when he was in his trance.
This movie would be awesome as a silent, the picture quality, lighting, and backdrop was as expertly done as anything in that time. The dialog just did not add anything to the plot, other to indicate Ralph is now Paul. I actually watched it in mute and felt it was much better that way.
Nothing creepy, nothing ghostly, but a good ol' tortured soul in a classic old movie. Just remember to turn off the sound.
This movie would be awesome as a silent, the picture quality, lighting, and backdrop was as expertly done as anything in that time. The dialog just did not add anything to the plot, other to indicate Ralph is now Paul. I actually watched it in mute and felt it was much better that way.
Nothing creepy, nothing ghostly, but a good ol' tortured soul in a classic old movie. Just remember to turn off the sound.