Review of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) by Silke B — 14 Mar 2010
No need to waste any time with the 50s version, the original has everything you need to be entertained! The story is moving fast, but isn't reduced to the kidnapping. The movie has funny moments and Edna Best plays a mother, which isn't as helples and whiny as Doris Days motherfigure is. the best performance gives Peter Lorre as Abbott, who creates the most evil plans under his silvery streak. His sugary voice says things like "I like cute things, like a father saying goodbye to his daughter-for the last time" and it almost feels like you can watch him thinking. Everytime he comes up with another cruelty, the wrinkles on his forehead disappear and he seems even more insane.
To me, it seems like the british Hitchcock-movies have a greater variety. They are not reduced to be just funny, cruel, suspensefull or surprising. They have everything.
This review of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) was written by Silke B on 14 Mar 2010.
The Man Who Knew Too Much has generally received positive reviews.
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