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Luther Adler
Rudi Janus / Janus the Great / Adolf Hitler
Patricia Knight
Vera Janus
William L. Shirer
Narrator (voice)
Ilka Windish
Carla Harbach
Heinz Moog
Hans Harbach
Peter Preses
Warden Harbacker
Manfred Inger
Heinrich Wagner
Jaspar von Oertzen
Maj. Fritz Weinrich
Charles Koenig
Franz, Warden's clerk
Anton Mitterwurzer
Hans (Janus' valet)
Annie Maiers
Mariana
Hermann Erhardt
Goering
Rolf Wanka
General Rodenbusch
Oskar Willner
General von Schlossen
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Smith, Mort Briskin
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- The Magic Face
- Country of Origin
- Austria, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Mort Briskin Robert Smith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Robert Smith, Mort Briskin
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Tony Braun
Henrietta Brunsch
Mort Briskin, Robert Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
Henrietta Brunsch
Editor
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
Tony Braun
Director of Photography
Mort Briskin
Producer
Robert Smith
Screenplay
Mort Briskin
Screenplay
Robert Smith
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Magic Face.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Face
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic Face about?
Actor becomes Hitler's valet, murders him, takes his place and ruins Nazi Germany's war efforts.
Who directed The Magic Face?
The Magic Face was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in The Magic Face?
The principal cast of The Magic Face includes Luther Adler, Patricia Knight, William L. Shirer, Ilka Windish, Heinz Moog.
When was The Magic Face released and how long is it?
The Magic Face was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Face?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Face was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.