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The Man Who Cheated Himself

Directed by Felix E. Feist
1951Black & White4.0 / 5155.1k views

"Tough cop helps his lover cover up the shooting of her wealthy husband. Mainstream noir, primarily distinguished by its acting and San Francisco visuals." - noir expert Spencer Selby Cast: Lee J. Cobb, John Dall, Jane Wyatt, Lisa Howard. 81 min.

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slugs and urchins★★★★

"Lee J. Cobb is very good and Jane Wyatt is cast out of character, even so this one was good and the only thing you have to suspend is the belief that ..."

5/20/2008
billbarstad★★★

"This is a well made noir film. There's good acting and pacing. Jane Wyatt is unconvincing as a femme fatale, though. Good use of the San Francisco are..."

5/9/2008
flickfdude★★★★

"The sound on this playing it on my computer was so bad I was insulted watching it. I suspected the story and acting was good, but who could stand all ..."

4/28/2008
jazzfan★★★

"I own a couple of copies and I never downloaded this here. This movie is fun to watch. What a guy won't do for a woman! Great location shots, cars,..."

4/24/2008
bearpuf★★★★

"I haven't seen too many movies of Lee J. Cobb, but those I have always showed stellar performances by him. This one is no exception. By underpeforming..."

4/21/2008