The Wolf Man (1941 film) Chaney Jr. would reprise his classic role as "The Wolf Man" in four sequels, beginning with "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man" in 1943. Sometime in the early twentieth century, after learning of the death of his brother, Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney Jr.) returns to his ancestral home in Llanwelly, Wales to reconcile with his estranged father, Sir John Talbot (Claude Rains). While there, Larry becomes romantically interested in a local girl named Gwen Conliffe (Evelyn Ankers), who runs an antique shop. As a pretext to converse with her, he purchases a silver-headed walking stick decorated with a wolf. Gwen tells
The Old Man Who Cried Wolf The Old Man Who Cried Wolf The Old Man Who Cried Wolf is a 1970 American made-for-television thriller film directed by Walter Grauman and starring Edward G. Robinson, Martin Balsam and Diane Baker. It originally aired as the "ABC Movie of the Week" on October 13, 1970. Robinson portrays an elderly man who witnesses the murder of a friend. Robinson described it as "a most rewarding experience, one which I thoroughly enjoyed". The film was very well received by critics. Robinson's performance was critically acclaimed and was suggested for awards. The "Hollywood Reporter" called Robinson's performance "strong and moving". The