Topaze (1933)
Does It Pay To Be Honest? At forty he discovered hidden power. So he turned over a new leaf and became a crook! You'll love the scoundrel!
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.
Director: Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: February 24, 1933
Cast
- John Barrymore - Auguste A. Topaze
- Myrna Loy - Coco
- Reginald Mason - Baron Philippe de La Tour-La Tour
- Jobyna Howland - Baroness Hortense de La Tour-La Tour
- Jackie Searl - Charlemagne de La Tour-La Tour
- Albert Conti - Henri de Fairville
- Frank Reicher - Dr. Stegg
- Luis Alberni - Dr. Bomb
- Lowden Adams - Joseph
Screenplay
- Ben Hecht (Screenplay)
- Benn W. Levy (Adaptation)
- Marcel Pagnol (Theatre Play)
Music: Roy Webb
Cinematography: Lucien N. Andriot
Editing: William Hamilton
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
paris, france, satire, school teacher, pre-code
More Films by Director: Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Topaze about?
- 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.
- Who directed Topaze?
- Topaze was directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast.
- Who stars in Topaze?
- Topaze stars John Barrymore, Myrna Loy, Reginald Mason, Jobyna Howland, Jackie Searl, Albert Conti.
- How long is Topaze?
- Topaze has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Topaze?
- Topaze is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Topaze produced?
- Topaze was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Topaze?
- The themes of Topaze include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof.