Topaze (1933)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.672 |
Directed By
Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Crew
Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Ben Hecht
Charles Lederer
Benn W. Levy
David O. Selznick
Kenneth Macgowan
Roy Webb
Lucien N. Andriot
William Hamilton
Van Nest Polglase
Doran Cox
Denzil A. Cutler
Marcel Pagnol
TOP CAST
John Barrymore
Auguste A. Topaze
Myrna Loy
Coco
Reginald Mason
Baron Philippe de La Tour-La Tour
Jobyna Howland
Baroness Hortense de La Tour-La Tour
Jackie Searl
Charlemagne de La Tour-La Tour
Albert Conti
Henri de Fairville
Frank Reicher
Dr. Stegg
Luis Alberni
Dr. Bomb
Lowden Adams
Joseph
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