The Man Who Lost Himself (1941)

John Evans encounters his lookalike, Malcolm Scott. When Scott is killed in an accident, Evans finds himself mistaken for Scott and decides to do some good in his new role.

Cast (13)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Brian Aherne

John Evans / Malcolm Scott

Kay Francis

Adrienne Scott

Henry Stephenson

Frederick Collins

S.Z. Sakall

Paul

Nils Asther

Peter Ransome

Sig Ruman

Dr. Simms (as Sig Rumann)

Dorothy Tree

Mrs. Van Avery

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Milford

Marc Lawrence

Frank DeSoto

Henry Kolker

T.J. Mulhausen

Sarah Padden

Maid

Charles Ray

(uncredited)

William Benedict

Telegram Delivery Boy

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