Film Noir Double Feature Vol 3: Amazing Mr. X aka: The Spiritualist & Reign of Terror aka: Black Book (DVD)UPC Number: 089859855429
Actors: Turhan Bey, Robert Cummings, Lynn Bari, Richard Basehart, Cathy O Donnell
Directors: Bernard Vorhaus;Anthony Mann
Format: Black & White, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 1
Studio: VCI Entertainment
Release date: March 31, 2009
Run time: 165 minutes
Product Description
AMAZING MR. X: Mystery, romance and warm drama a charlatan, portrayed by Turhan Bey, poses as a spiritualistic medium to manipulate his chief victim portrayed by Lynn Bari. The victim s sister (Cathy O Donnell) suspicious of Bey, sets out to prove him a fraud until she falls in love with him. Bey is so influenced by Miss O Donnell that he decides to give up his fraudulent ways. But, it may be too late! Blackmail may be the undoing of the charlatan turned repentant. REIGN OF TERROR: France 1794 a taut, fast paced adventure set during the French Revolution that plays more like a gritty Film Noir thriller; courtesy of auteur director Anthony Mann and cameraman extraordinaire John Alton, plus an expert cast led by Robert Cummings who turns in a surprisingly tough performance and the most lovely Arlene Dahl. Bonus Features: Episode selection, Trailers, Amazing Mr. X Commentary by Jay Fenton, Reign of Terror Commentary by Alan Rode, Photo Poster Gallery, Digitally Restored. Product Specs: 1-DVD9; 165 minutes; Dolby Digital 2.0; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1948, 1949; SRP - $19.99.
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