The Magnificent Fraud

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The Magnificent Fraud

"THE MASK IS OFF! The World's Most Infamous Dictator!"

1939

1h 18m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A Chicago con man pays an actor to pose as a slain South American dictator.

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14 members

Acting

Akim Tamiroff

Jules LaCroix / President Alvarado

Acting

Lloyd Nolan

Sam Barr

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Mary Boland

Mme. Geraldine Genet

Acting

Patricia Morison

Claire Hill

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Ralph Forbes

Harrison Todd

Acting

Steffi Duna

Carmelita

Acting

Ernest Cossart

Duval

Acting

George Zucco

Dr. Luis Virgo

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Robert Warwick

General Pablo Hernandez

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Frank Reicher

Mendietta Garcia

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Robert Middlemass

Morales

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Abner Biberman

Ruiz

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Donald Gallaher

Dr. Diaz

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Virginia Dabney

2nd Blonde (uncredited)

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