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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.
CAST (14)
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)
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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.
GENRES (1)
Drama