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An Empty Grave... A Cunning, Gunning Ghost... And Michael Shane!

The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942)

April 27, 19421h 5mEN
6.5

13 votes

Overview

A man believed to be dead and buried escapes from his grave and returns to the scene of the crime seeking revenge.

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Released

Original Language

English

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Production Companies

20th Century Fox

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We start with a sinister scene in the grounds on an eerie country mansion. A burial - but of whom, and why in the dead of night? Well, it doesn't take us long to find out why and soon daughter of the house "Cathy" (Marjorie Weaver) engages the services of the sleuthing "Shayne" (Lloyd Nolan) to find out just what is going on. Have Burke & Hare moved into the neighbourhood? Snag for "Cathy" - her wealthy father "Dudley" (Paul Harvey) is no fan of cops, so the two have to pretend that they are... married...! Maybe not the easiest of disguises but as the story gathers pace there develops quite a…

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