The Fake (1953)

A RACKET'S A RACKET ...and A MURDER IS A MURDER!

The Fake (1953) poster

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.

Director: Godfrey Grayson
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ilona Kabos
Cinematography: Cedric Williams
Editing: Charles Hasse, Jim Connock
Production: Pax Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

painting, film noir, art gallery, art theft

More Films by Director: Godfrey Grayson
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fake about?
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.
Who directed The Fake?
The Fake was directed by Godfrey Grayson.
Who stars in The Fake?
The Fake stars Dennis O'Keefe, Coleen Gray, Hugh Williams, Guy Middleton, John Laurie, Gerald Case.
How long is The Fake?
The Fake has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The Fake?
The Fake is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was The Fake produced?
The Fake was produced in United Kingdom.