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Original title

The Magnificent Dope

Status: Released

Runtime:

83 minutes

Release date

1942-07-01

IMDB ID tt0035016

WikiData ID Q3794524

TMDB ID 97821

Original language en

Production Countries

Description

The movie The Magnificent Dope (Original title The Magnificent Dope) has in the main roles on Don Ameche (Dwight Dawson), Edward Everett Horton (Horace Hunter), Marietta Canty (Jenny), Hobart Cavanaugh (Albert Gowdy), Paul Stanton (Peters), Claire Du Brey (Peter's Secretary), William B. Davidson (Mr. Reindel), Pierre Watkin (Carson) The release date of the movie is 01.07.1942. This movie it is produced by 20th Century Fox . Filmed in the following locations: 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA . Production countries: United States of America Movie Genre: Movies Comedy

Dwight Dawson, who runs an unsuccessful success school, stages a contest to find the biggest failure in the USA, for publicity value when the "dope" takes his course. But winner Tad Page is contented with his idle, lazy life and threatens to convert Dawson's other students to his philosophy. Dawson captalizes on Tad's attraction to Claire Harris to win him over; but will Tad find out Claire is really engaged to Dawson?

Actors and actresses from the movie

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

  • 1908-05-31

Don Ameche born Dominic Felix Amici May 31, 1908 – December 6, 1993) was a versatile and popular American film actor in the 1930s and 40s, usually as the dapper, mustached leading man. He was also popular as a radio master of ceremonies during this time. As his film popularity waned in the 1950s,

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

  • 1886-03-17

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaEdward Everett Horton Jr. (March 18, 1886 – September 29, 1970) was an American character actor. He had a long career in film, theater, radio, television, and voice work for animated cartoons. Horton began his stage career in 1906, singing and dancing and playi

Marietta Canty

Marietta Canty

Marietta Canty

  • 1905-09-30

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMarietta Canty (1905-1986) was an African American actress, community activist and recipient of numerous humanist awards.As an actress, Marietta Canty first appeared on Broadway in 1933. She also appeared in 40 films between 1940 and 1955, mostly in supporting ro

Hobart Cavanaugh

Hobart Cavanaugh

Hobart Cavanaugh

  • 1886-09-21

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHobart Cavanaugh (September 22, 1886 – April 26, 1950) was an American character actor in films and on stage.He was born in Virginia City, Nevada on September 22, 1886. Cavanaugh attended the University of California.He worked in vaudeville, teaming with Walter

Paul Stanton

Paul Stanton

Paul Stanton

  • 1884-12-20

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPaul Stanton (1884-1955) was an American character actor and bit-part player in American films.Originally from Illinois, he appeared in about 130 films between 1918 and 1952, mostly in supporting roles. He often portrayed authoritarian figures like judges, attorn

Claire Du Brey

Claire Du Brey

Claire Du Brey

  • 1892-08-30

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaClaire Du Brey (born Clara Violet Dubrey, August 31, 1892 – August 1, 1993) was an American actress. She appeared in more than 200 films between 1916 and 1959. Her name is sometimes rendered as Claire Du Bray or as Claire Dubrey.Du Breys screen career began wit

William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

  • 1888-06-15

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWilliam B. Davidson (June 16, 1888 – September 28, 1947) was an American film actor.Davidson attended Columbia University where he played football. He became a popular football star. This fame eventually led to his foray into motion pictures after he had spent

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

  • 1889-12-27

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPierre Frank Watkin (December 29, 1889 – February 3, 1960) was an American character actor in many films, serials, and television series from the 1930s through the 1950s, especially westerns. He is perhaps best remembered for being the father of Eleanor Twitche

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