The Man Who Returned to Life (1942)
Not a science-fiction story despite its title, The Man Who Returned to Life is a story of how deception can lead to tragedy. John Howard stars as a man who, in order to escape an untenable situation, fakes his own death. He escapes to a small town, assumes a new identity and settles down to a happy marriage and comfortable job. One morning he picks up the paper and discovers that an old acquaintance from his past existence has been arrested for his "murder"--and is sentenced to hang. The solution to the dilemma is arrived at following the lengthy flashback that forms the bulk of Man Who Returned to Life. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- John Howard, Lucille Fairbanks, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lew Landers
Synopsis of The Man Who Returned to Life
Not a science-fiction story despite its title, The Man Who Returned to Life is a story of how deception can lead to tragedy. John Howard stars as a man who, in order to escape an untenable situation, fakes his own death. He escapes to a small town, assumes a new identity and settles down to a happy marriage and comfortable job. One morning he picks up the paper and discovers that an old acquaintance from his past existence has been arrested for his "murder"--and is sentenced to hang. The solution to the dilemma is arrived at following the lengthy flashback that forms the bulk of Man Who Returned to Life. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Man Who Returned to Life
- John Howard - David Jameson
- Ruth Ford - Beth Beebe
- Roger Clark - Harland Walker
- Paul Guilfoyle - Clyde Beebe
- Helen MacKellar - Ma Beebe
- Carol Coombs - Marjorie Bishop
- Lucille Fairbanks - Jane Bishop
- Marcella Martin - Daphne Turner
- Elizabeth Risdon - Minerva Sunday
- Clancy Cooper - Clem Beebe
- Kenneth MacDonald - Constable Foster
- Director(s):
- Lew Landers
- Writer(s):
- Gordon Rigby
- Producer(s):
- Wallace MacDonald
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