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