Movie: Topaze

Top 9 Billed Cast

John Barrymore
John Barrymore

Auguste A. Topaze

Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy

Coco

Reginald Mason
Reginald Mason

Baron Philippe de La Tour-La Tour

Jobyna Howland
Jobyna Howland

Baroness Hortense de La Tour-La Tour

Jackie Searl
Jackie Searl

Charlemagne de La Tour-La Tour

Albert Conti
Albert Conti

Henri de Fairville

Frank Reicher
Frank Reicher

Dr. Stegg

Luis Alberni
Luis Alberni

Dr. Bomb

Lowden Adams
Lowden Adams

Joseph

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  • Overview

    An honest and naive schoolteacher gets a lesson in how the world works outside the classroom, when a rich Baron and his mistress use the teacher's name and outstanding reputation in a crooked business scheme.

  • Release Date

    1933-02-24

  • Average

    6.1

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Does It Pay To Be Honest? At forty he discovered hidden power. So he turned over a new leaf and became a crook! You'll love the scoundrel!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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