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