The Magnificent Fraud

The Magnificent Fraud

The Magnificent Fraud

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The Magnificent Fraud

"THE MASK IS OFF! The World's Most Infamous Dictator!"

1939

1h 18m

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Drama

Overview

A Chicago con man pays an actor to pose as a slain South American dictator.

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Akim Tamiroff

Jules LaCroix / President Alvarado

Akim Tamiroff

Acting

Lloyd Nolan

Sam Barr

Lloyd Nolan

Acting

Mary Boland

Mme. Geraldine Genet

Mary Boland

Acting

Patricia Morison

Claire Hill

Patricia Morison

Acting

Ralph Forbes

Harrison Todd

Ralph Forbes

Acting

Steffi Duna

Carmelita

Steffi Duna

Acting

Ernest Cossart

Duval

Ernest Cossart

Acting

George Zucco

Dr. Luis Virgo

George Zucco

Acting

Robert Warwick

General Pablo Hernandez

Robert Warwick

Acting

Frank Reicher

Mendietta Garcia

Frank Reicher

Acting

Robert Middlemass

Morales

Robert Middlemass

Acting

Abner Biberman

Ruiz

Abner Biberman

Acting

Donald Gallaher

Dr. Diaz

No Image

Acting

Virginia Dabney

2nd Blonde (uncredited)

Virginia Dabney

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