Movie

The Magnificent Dope

“Meet the All-American Jerk...Ladies' Man De Luxe!”

★ 7.3(12)19421h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Walter Lang
Release date: 1942-07-01
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About The Magnificent Dope

The Magnificent Dope is a 1942 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Walter Lang, starring Henry Fonda, Lynn Bari and Don Ameche. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Magnificent Dope in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

Henry Fonda

Thadeus Winship 'Tad' Page

Lynn Bari

Claire Harris

Don Ameche

Dwight Dawson

Edward Everett Horton

Horace Hunter

George Barbier

James Roger Barker

Frank Orth

Messenger

Roseanne Murray

Dawson's Secretary

Marietta Canty

Jenny

Hobart Cavanaugh

Albert Gowdy

Hal K. Dawson

Charlie

Josephine Whittell

Mrs. Hunter

Arthur Loft

Mr. Morton, Fire Engine Salesman

Themes & keywords

new york citycontesttrickery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Magnificent Dope in India?+

The Magnificent Dope is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Magnificent Dope on Netflix?+

The Magnificent Dope is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is The Magnificent Dope?+

The Magnificent Dope has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Magnificent Dope?+

The Magnificent Dope stars Henry Fonda, Lynn Bari, Don Ameche, Edward Everett Horton and George Barbier.

When did The Magnificent Dope come out?+

The Magnificent Dope is a 1942 movie directed by Walter Lang.

What genre is The Magnificent Dope?+

The Magnificent Dope is Comedy film.

Who directed The Magnificent Dope?+

The Magnificent Dope was directed by Walter Lang.