Review of The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952) by Orlok W — 06 May 2014

Implausible Simenon tale saved by excellent Claude Rains performance--A Claude Rains Technicolor Treat!!

This review of The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952) was written by Orlok W on 06 May 2014.

The Man Who Watched Trains Go By has generally received positive reviews.

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