By the 1929 Alfred Hitchcock was highly regarded as a film director, but still he was obliged to direct the movies British International Pictures chose for him. 'The Manxman' is one of those many mediocre (although technically superior) early Hitchcock's melodramas, still it is one of the strongest silents (after 'The Lodger' and 'The Ring') of 'The Master of Suspense'.
Former boxer Carl Brisson stars as fisherman Pete Quilliam who falls in love into gorgeous Kate (gorgeous Anny Ondra). When Pete has to go to work in Africa he asks his best friend Philip (Malcolm Keen) to take care of his girlfriend. Unfortunately Kate and Philip start to feel more and more towards each other, and when Pete returns home, the emotions and tears start to flow.
Although very simple story 'The Manxman' stands above rest of the numerous similar melodramas because Hitchcock's masterful direction and he doesn't allow the film to turn into cheese fest. All three main actors are doing great job, but especially wonderful is Anny Ondra, who is simply mesmerizing on the screen.
Not the most memorable film, but it is worth to watch only for Anny Ondra.
Former boxer Carl Brisson stars as fisherman Pete Quilliam who falls in love into gorgeous Kate (gorgeous Anny Ondra). When Pete has to go to work in Africa he asks his best friend Philip (Malcolm Keen) to take care of his girlfriend. Unfortunately Kate and Philip start to feel more and more towards each other, and when Pete returns home, the emotions and tears start to flow.
Although very simple story 'The Manxman' stands above rest of the numerous similar melodramas because Hitchcock's masterful direction and he doesn't allow the film to turn into cheese fest. All three main actors are doing great job, but especially wonderful is Anny Ondra, who is simply mesmerizing on the screen.
Not the most memorable film, but it is worth to watch only for Anny Ondra.