An intriguing and surprising mystery, an exciting car chase, a killer whose eyes glow in the dark, a pretty leading lady, a great femme fatale (I cannot understand why Helene Reynolds did not have a better career - maybe it was her own choice to retire early?), and some well-placed bits of comedy (like Michael Shayne stalling for a moment to see if any more beautiful showgirls will run in front of him, of the butler giving an irritated look when the door bell rudely interrupts his eavesdropping!) make "The Man Who Wouldn't Die" (great and appropriate title for this movie, by the way) one of the best entries in the "Michael Shayne" series - for me, it's between this one and "Blue, White And Perfect" for the top spot on the list of the first five films at least. **1/2 out of 4.

Detective Shayne helps out an old girlfriend, following some mysterious happenings at her family mansion.That Gothic opening is a real grabber. So what's going on with guys that are digging a nighttime grave in the middle of a storm with a sinister mansion in the background. It takes the rest of the 60-minutes to find out. Speaking of spooky effects, there're also the two glowing eyes in the dark looming over an hysterical Cathy (Weaver). No wonder she screams bloody murder.But these creepy effects, along with the ever-reliable Lloyd Nolan as Shayne are probably the best parts of a sometimes murky narrative. The whodunit part is treated rather casually; at the same time, maybe you can figure out the solution-- I got lost. But that's okay, because the Shayne series depended more on characters than mystery. Here, Nolan and Weaver spark the proceedings with some lively dialog, including some surprisingly suggestive bedroom banter. Include Olin Howland as the addled hayseed sheriff, plus an ambulatory corpse, and it all adds up to an entertaining, if unexceptional, series entry.

Any movie from the Michael Shayne Detective series can be counted on to deliver an enjoyable mystery story. In this film Lloyd Nolan once again delivers a good performance as he works to solve a murder which took place at the estate of a wealthy US Senator. Everything wraps-up neatly in about 65 minutes which means that there is no wasted time with boring sub plots or long talky scenes ala todays' crop of over hyped and over long releases. A good supporting cast helps Nolan turn this into a fine stylish film. Olin Howlin does a great job and provides just the right amount of restrained comic relief as the police chief. Enjoy

This mystery has everything: dead bodies that won't stay buried, a weird laboratory, an old house during a thunderstorm, and a "phantom" (with "glowing" eyes) that appears in the house and attempts to kill someone!The hero & heroine add both a comedic and suspenseful touch to the entire proceedings. This film is difficult to find, but I highly recommend it!