
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
Michael Wardas Art Salesman
Johnnie Schofieldas uncredited
John Laurieas Henry Mason
Frank Atkinsonas uncredited
Guy Deghyas uncredited
Guy Middletonas Smith
Dennis O'Keefeas Paul Mitchell
Stanley Van Beersas Cartwright
Eliot Makehamas George
Ellen Pollockas Miss Fossett
Dora Bryanas Barmaid
Hugh Williamsas Sir Richard Aldingham
Leslie Phillipsas Boy Student
Coleen Grayas Mary Mason
Billie Whitelawas Waitress
Tom Cleggas uncredited
Dido Plumbas Museum Visitor (uncredited)