The Magnificent Dope
"Meet the All-American Jerk...Ladies' Man De Luxe!"
Originally released in 1942. The Magnificent Dope is a comedy film. directed by Walter Lang. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry Fonda, Lynn Bari, and Don Ameche
Synopsis
Dwight Dawson, who runs an unsuccessful success school, stages a contest to find the biggest failure in the USA, for publicity value when the "dope" takes his course. But winner Tad Page is contented with his idle, lazy life and threatens to convert Dawson's other students to his philosophy. Dawson captalizes on Tad's attraction to Claire Harris to win him over; but will Tad find out Claire is really engaged to Dawson?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Fonda
as Thadeus Winship 'Tad' Page
Lynn Bari
as Claire Harris
Don Ameche
as Dwight Dawson
Edward Everett Horton
as Horace Hunter
George Barbier
as James Roger Barker
Frank Orth
as Messenger
Roseanne Murray
as Dawson's Secretary
Marietta Canty
as Jenny
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Albert Gowdy
Hal K. Dawson
as Charlie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magnificent Dope about?
Dwight Dawson, who runs an unsuccessful success school, stages a contest to find the biggest failure in the USA, for publicity value when the "dope" takes his course. But winner Tad Page is content...
Who directed The Magnificent Dope?
The Magnificent Dope was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is The Magnificent Dope?
The Magnificent Dope has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Magnificent Dope released?
The Magnificent Dope was released on July 1, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magnificent Dope?
The main cast of The Magnificent Dope includes Henry Fonda, Lynn Bari, Don Ameche, Edward Everett Horton, George Barbier.