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The Confidence Man (1924)

Movie ★ 7.0 80 min

Crime Drama

Wade is a promoter of fake oil stock who sends two of his men, Dan Corvan and Larry Maddox, down to the small Florida town of Fairfield to make a sale to the miserly Godfrey Queritt (Charles Dow Clark). When Corvan discovers that Sunday school teacher Margaret Leland is friends with the old man, he romances her. He also helps out the local charities and endears himself to the local folk. Corvan is too good at his tricks -- all this hard-won trust is turning him into an honest man.

Paul Sloane Writer Victor Heerman Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 20, 1924
Runtime
80 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0014798
Language

Cast

Thomas Meighan Thomas Meighan Dan Corvan Virginia Valli Virginia Valli Margaret Leland Larry Wheat Larry Wheat Larry Maddox (as Laurence Wheat) Charles Dow Clark Charles Dow Clark Godfred Queritt Helen Lindroth Helen Lindroth Mrs. Bland Jimmie Lapsley Jimmie Bland Margaret Seddon Margaret Seddon Mrs. X George Nash George Nash Wade Dorothy Walters Mrs. O'Brien David Higgins David Higgins The Minister

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Confidence Man about?
Wade is a promoter of fake oil stock who sends two of his men, Dan Corvan and Larry Maddox, down to the small Florida town of Fairfield to make a sale to the miserly Godfrey Queritt (Charles Dow Clark). When Corvan discovers that Sunday school teacher Margaret Leland is friends with the old man, he romances her. He also helps out the local charities and endears himself to the local folk. Corvan is too good at his tricks -- all this hard-won trust is turning him into an honest man.
Who directed The Confidence Man?
The Confidence Man was directed by Victor Heerman.
Who stars in The Confidence Man?
The Confidence Man stars Thomas Meighan, Virginia Valli, Larry Wheat, Charles Dow Clark.
When was The Confidence Man released?
The Confidence Man is a 1924 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Confidence Man?
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