Top Cast
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Akim Tamiroff
Jules LaCroix / President Alvarado
Lloyd Nolan
Sam Barr
Mary Boland
Mme. Geraldine Genet
Patricia Morison
Claire Hill
Ralph Forbes
Harrison Todd
Steffi Duna
Carmelita
Ernest Cossart
Duval
George Zucco
Dr. Luis Virgo
Robert Warwick
General Pablo Hernandez
Frank Reicher
Mendietta Garcia
Robert Middlemass
Morales
Abner Biberman
Ruiz
Donald Gallaher
Dr. Diaz
Virginia Dabney
2nd Blonde (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ferris, Charles G. Booth
- Original Score
- Phil Boutelje
- Original Title
- The Magnificent Fraud
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Walter Ferris, Charles G. Booth
Phil Boutelje
William C. Mellor
Harlan Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Ferris
Writer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Harlan Thompson
Producer
Robert Florey
Director
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
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 Magnificent Fraud.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magnificent Fraud
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Magnificent Fraud includes Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd Nolan, Mary Boland, Patricia Morison, Ralph Forbes.
When was The Magnificent Fraud released and how long is it?
The Magnificent Fraud was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magnificent Fraud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magnificent Fraud was composed by Phil Boutelje.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magnificent Fraud?
The Magnificent Fraud holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).