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Directed by Christy Cabanne, The Man from Montreal leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Anne Gwynne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1939.
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