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Ralph Bellamy
Sir Edward Dominey / Baron Leopold von Ragenstein
Evelyn Ankers
Lady Muriel Dominey
Aubrey Mather
Sir Ronald Clayfair
Edward Norris
Capt. Francois Bardinet
Kaaren Verne
Baroness Stephanie Idenbraum
Henry Daniell
Frederick Seamon
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Schmidt
Mary Forbes
Lady Leslie Clayfair
Rex Evans
Sir Tristram
Charles Coleman
Mangan
Rudolph Anders
Karl Hofmann
Charles Irwin
Yardly
Frederick Vogeding
Col. Stengel
Victor Zimmerman
Curt--Nazi Soldier
Sylvia Arslan
French Child
Marcelle Corday
French Woman
Yvette Duguay
French Child
Frederick Giermann
Stamin
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Phillips Oppenheim, Scott Darling
- Original Title
- The Great Impersonation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
E. Phillips Oppenheim, Scott Darling
George Robinson
Russell F. Schoengarth
Joseph Gershenson
Department Leadership Roster
John Rawlins
Director
Scott Darling
Writer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Impersonation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Impersonation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Impersonation about?
An Englishman kills a German look-alike and poses as a Nazi spy in London.
Who directed The Great Impersonation?
The Great Impersonation was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in The Great Impersonation?
The principal cast of The Great Impersonation includes Ralph Bellamy, Evelyn Ankers, Aubrey Mather, Edward Norris, Kaaren Verne.
When was The Great Impersonation released and how long is it?
The Great Impersonation was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Great Impersonation based on a book or true story?
The Great Impersonation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. Phillips Oppenheim".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Impersonation?
The Great Impersonation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).