United States / Feb 08, 1993 / New York City, New York
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!
1h 18min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Luis Alberni | Dr. Bomb |
| Lowden Adams | Joseph |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Topaze |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 24 febbraio 1933 |
| Production | David O. Selznick, Kenneth Macgowan |
| Writer | Ben Hecht, Benn W. Levy, Marcel Pagnol |
| Editing | William Hamilton |
| Cinematography | Lucien N. Andriot |
| Assistant directors | Doran Cox, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast |
| Camera operators | Lucien N. Andriot |
| Additional photography | Lucien N. Andriot |
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| Production design | Van Nest Polglase |
| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase |
| Set decoration | Van Nest Polglase |
| Music | Roy Webb, Denzil A. Cutler |
| Sound | Roy Webb, Denzil A. Cutler |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Feb 24, 1933 / NR
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