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The Magnificent Fraud (1939)

Movie ★ 9.0 78 min

Drama

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

Robert Florey Director Walter Ferris Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 19, 1939
Runtime
78 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0031604
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Cast

Akim Tamiroff Akim Tamiroff Jules LaCroix / President Alvarado Lloyd Nolan Lloyd Nolan Sam Barr Mary Boland Mary Boland Mme. Geraldine Genet Patricia Morison Patricia Morison Claire Hill Ralph Forbes Ralph Forbes Harrison Todd Steffi Duna Steffi Duna Carmelita Ernest Cossart Ernest Cossart Duval George Zucco George Zucco Dr. Luis Virgo Robert Warwick Robert Warwick General Pablo Hernandez Frank Reicher Frank Reicher Mendietta Garcia Robert Middlemass Robert Middlemass Morales Abner Biberman Abner Biberman Ruiz Donald Gallaher Dr. Diaz Virginia Dabney Virginia Dabney 2nd Blonde (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Magnificent Fraud about?
A Chicago con man pays an actor to pose as a slain South American dictator.
Who directed The Magnificent Fraud?
The Magnificent Fraud was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in The Magnificent Fraud?
The Magnificent Fraud stars Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd Nolan, Mary Boland, Patricia Morison.
When was The Magnificent Fraud released?
The Magnificent Fraud is a 1939 drama film.
Where can I watch The Magnificent Fraud?
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