
The Fake
The Fake
Release: 1953-09-25·Runtime: 80m·★ 5.5
CrimeDrama
Someone is stealing priceless paintings from the great museums of the world and replacing them with nearly flawless forgeries. Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna and Child" is being shipped to London's Tate Gallery for a special exhibition, and Paul Mitchell is assigned to protect it. Upon the painting's arrival, Paul realizes it has been switched. Eager to collect the museum's $50,000 reward, he teams up with Mary Mason, a Tate employee, to recover the original.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Pax Films
Cast
Hugh Williamsas Sir Richard Aldingham
John Laurieas Henry Mason
Dido Plumbas Museum Visitor (uncredited)
Billie Whitelawas Waitress
Coleen Grayas Mary Mason
Ellen Pollockas Miss Fossett
Michael Wardas Art Salesman
Guy Deghyas uncredited
Frank Atkinsonas uncredited
Guy Middletonas Smith
Dennis O'Keefeas Paul Mitchell
Dora Bryanas Barmaid
Leslie Phillipsas Boy Student
Eliot Makehamas George
Stanley Van Beersas Cartwright
Tom Cleggas uncredited
Johnnie Schofieldas uncredited