The Great Ealing Film Challenge 20: The Man in the White Suit (1951)
Dr Keith M. Johnston
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Posted 18.01.2012
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This is a film of multiple generic pleasures: science fiction (and aspects of horror) in its topic, themes, character and visual aspects; thriller or film noir in the rain-soaked dark streets and alleys where Stratton hides from the mob, or the appearance of the textile barons like gangsters in their overcoats and matching black cars; comedy in its dialogue and physical slapstick
