The Fake
“A RACKET'S A RACKET ...and A MURDER IS A MURDER!”
Synopsis
Someone is stealing priceless paintings from the great museums of the world and replacing them with nearly flawless forgeries. Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna and Child" is being shipped to London's Tate Gallery for a special exhibition, and Paul Mitchell is assigned to protect it. Upon the painting's arrival, Paul realizes it has been switched. Eager to collect the museum's $50,000 reward, he teams up with Mary Mason, a Tate employee, to recover the original.
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Dennis O'Keefe
Paul Mitchell
Coleen Gray
Mary Mason
Hugh Williams
Sir Richard Aldingham
Guy Middleton
Smith
John Laurie
Henry Mason
Gerald Case
Randall
Seymour Green
Weston
Eliot Makeham
George
Stanley Van Beers
Cartwright
Ellen Pollock
Miss Fossett
Morris Sweden
Pettigrew
Dora Bryan
Barmaid
Arnold Bell
Police Inspector
Michael Ward
Art Salesman
Clifford Buckton
Lodging House Keeper
Leslie Phillips
Boy Student
Marianne Noelle
Girl Student
Billie Whitelaw
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Godfrey Grayson
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Kirwan
- Original Score
- Ilona Kabos
- Original Title
- The Fake
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Pax Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Godfrey Grayson
Patrick Kirwan, James Daplyn
Ilona Kabos
Cedric Williams
Charles Hasse, Jim Connock
Steven Pallos
Department Leadership Roster
Godfrey Grayson
Director
Patrick Kirwan
Screenplay
Charles Hasse
Editor
Ilona Kabos
Original Music Composer
Cedric Williams
Director of Photography
Jim Connock
Editor
Steven Pallos
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fake
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What is The Fake about?
Someone is stealing priceless paintings from the great museums of the world and replacing them with nearly flawless forgeries. Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna and Child" is being shipped to London's Tate Gallery for a special exhibition, and Paul Mitchell is assigned to protect it. Upon the painting's arrival, Paul realizes it has been switched. Eager to collect the museum's $50,000 reward, he teams up with Mary Mason, a Tate employee, to recover the original.
Who directed The Fake?
The Fake was directed by Godfrey Grayson.
Who stars in The Fake?
The principal cast of The Fake includes Dennis O'Keefe, Coleen Gray, Hugh Williams, Guy Middleton, John Laurie.
When was The Fake released and how long is it?
The Fake was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fake was composed by Ilona Kabos.