Review of The Wolf Man (1941) by Charles W — 25 Oct 2006

Universals most tragic monster. Great cast: Lon Chaney Jr, Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers and Bela Lugosi.

This review of The Wolf Man (1941) was written by Charles W on 25 Oct 2006.

The Wolf Man has generally received positive reviews.

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