Later remade for the television series Tales of the Unexpected, also directed by Wendy Toye.
This charming and effective short that won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Alan Badel is the eccentric stranger who has arrived by train in town. Dressed very much like Fagin from Oliver Twist, he has the impact of the Pied Piper from Hamlin.
His beard, long hat, bushy eyebrows, baggy clothes, umbrella with confetti and conjuring tricks ender him first to the children. Later the townsfolk regard him as a harmless eccentric who twirls and prances about.
He has a room at the hotel under the name of Napoleon Bonaparte and that is what the locals start to call him.
When he goes to see the most important man in town, Mr Latham. The stranger shows his true intention as he reveals himself to Mr Latham.
The stranger had a perfect plan all along.
Whimsy quickly turns to sinister. An enjoyable short played so well by Badel.
This charming and effective short that won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Alan Badel is the eccentric stranger who has arrived by train in town. Dressed very much like Fagin from Oliver Twist, he has the impact of the Pied Piper from Hamlin.
His beard, long hat, bushy eyebrows, baggy clothes, umbrella with confetti and conjuring tricks ender him first to the children. Later the townsfolk regard him as a harmless eccentric who twirls and prances about.
He has a room at the hotel under the name of Napoleon Bonaparte and that is what the locals start to call him.
When he goes to see the most important man in town, Mr Latham. The stranger shows his true intention as he reveals himself to Mr Latham.
The stranger had a perfect plan all along.
Whimsy quickly turns to sinister. An enjoyable short played so well by Badel.