![]() It should not be forgotten, however, that Claude’s transparent role is pure evil, a man consumed by the desire to have the world groveling at his feet – a contemptuous being that wreaks havoc and thrives on mass destruction and anarchy. Wells classic remains the most iconic, blending science fiction, the supernatural, and groundbreaking special effects with sly black comedy and suspense. ![]() Claude Rains‘ fully-clad portrayal of The Invisible Man (1933) is unparalleled when it comes to invisible men. Hats (and bandages) must be taken off to any film that boasts a lead role that you can’t see. Little does Flora guess that the wild tales, from newspapers and radio broadcasts, of an invisible homicidal maniac are stories of Doctor Griffin himself, who has discovered the secret of invisibility and gone mad in the process.” (courtesy IMDB) Her father’s other assistant, the cowardly Doctor Kemp, is no help. Meanwhile, Flora Cranley appeals to her father to do something about the mysterious disappearance of Doctor Griffin, his assistant and her sweetheart. When they try to throw him out, they make a ghastly discovery. Worse still, he seems to be some kind of chemist and has filled his room with messy chemicals, test tubes, beakers and the like. The man quickly runs out of money, and he has a violent temper besides. The proprietors of the pub aren’t used to making their house an inn during the winter months, but the man insists. “A mysterious man, whose head is completely covered in bandages, wants a room.
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