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DRAMA . 1939 . 1h 18m

The Magnificent Fraud_

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

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

Starring Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd Nolan, Mary Boland
1h 18m
Runtime
1939
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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THE MASK IS OFF! The World's Most Infamous Dictator!

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

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Cast
Akim Tamiroff stars as Jules LaCroix / President Alvarado in The Magnificent Fraud.
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Year context
The Magnificent Fraud was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
A Chicago con man pays an actor to pose as a slain South American dictator.
The Magnificent Fraud is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 18m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
78 min (1h 18m)
Country

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What is The Magnificent Fraud about?
A Chicago con man pays an actor to pose as a slain South American dictator.
How long is The Magnificent Fraud?
The Magnificent Fraud has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who stars in The Magnificent Fraud?
The cast of The Magnificent Fraud includes Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd Nolan, Mary Boland, Patricia Morison, Ralph Forbes.

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Drama
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