The Invisible Man (1933 film) The Invisible Man (1933 film) The Invisible Man is an American 1933 Pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by James Whale. It was based on H. G. Wells' science fiction novel "The Invisible Man", published in 1897, as adapted by R.C. Sherriff, Philip Wylie and Preston Sturges, whose work was considered unsatisfactory and who was taken off the project. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film stars Claude Rains, in his first American screen appearance, and Gloria Stuart. The film has been described as a "nearly perfect translation of the spirit of the book". It spawned a number of sequels, plus
The Invisible Mile accomplished and beautifully refined novel. It almost makes other writers look like they're just mucking around." Brian Clearkin at Landfall wrote: "a brilliant tour de force of writing talent and style that richly rewards the reader. I leave it to you to decide whether or not this debut effort immediately places David Coventry among the elite of New Zealand authors."[19] With Olivia Macassey at Takahē magazine stating "Coventry seems to have arrived fully-formed in our literary landscape with this fascinating debut." The Invisible Mile The Invisible Mile is the 2015 debut novel by New Zealand writer, David Coventry. The novel