

Topaze
1933-02-24 · 78 min · ★ 6.0
An honest and naive schoolteacher gets a lesson in how the world works outside the classroom, when a rich Baron and his mistress use the teacher's name and outstanding reputation in a crooked business scheme.
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- Directors
- Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John BarrymoreAuguste A. Topaze
Myrna LoyCoco
Reginald MasonBaron Philippe de La Tour-La Tour
Jobyna HowlandBaroness Hortense de La Tour-La Tour
Jackie SearlCharlemagne de La Tour-La Tour
Albert ContiHenri de Fairville
Frank ReicherDr. Stegg
Luis AlberniDr. BombTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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