The Wolf Man (1941 film) The Wolf Man (1941 film) The Wolf Man is a 1941 American horror film written by Curt Siodmak and produced and directed by George Waggner. The film features Lon Chaney Jr. in the title role, and also features Claude Rains, Warren William, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowles, and Bela Lugosi; with Evelyn Ankers, and Maria Ouspenskaya in supporting roles. The title character has had a great deal of influence on Hollywood's depictions of the legend of the werewolf. The film is the second Universal Pictures werewolf film, preceded six years earlier by the less commercially successful "Werewolf of London" (1935). Lon
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