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Topaze( 1933)

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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!

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Barrymore

      Auguste A. Topaze

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      Myrna Loy

      Coco

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      Reginald Mason

      Baron Philippe de La Tour-La Tour

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      Jobyna Howland

      Baroness Hortense de La Tour-La Tour

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      Jackie Searl

      Charlemagne de La Tour-La Tour

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      Albert Conti

      Henri de Fairville

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      Frank Reicher

      Dr. Stegg

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      Luis Alberni

      Dr. Bomb

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      Lowden Adams

      Joseph

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 13 2022
    This is quite en engaging "worm that turned" style story that centres around the genial and honourable academic "Prof. Topaze" (John Barrymore). Refusing to enhance the grades of the dimwit son of an influential family, the boy's mother sees he is drummed out of his job. Just at the moment, as luck would have it, the Baron de La Tour la Tour (Reginald Mason) - who just happens to be the father of that child - finds himself looking for someone to endorse his rather dubious bottled water product that claims some fanciful enhancements. Dazzled by the job offer, the money and armed with a degree of...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • paris, france
    • satire
    • school teacher
    • pre-code