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.
Movie: Topaze
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Auguste A. Topaze
Coco
Baron Philippe de La Tour-La Tour
Baroness Hortense de La Tour-La Tour
Charlemagne de La Tour-La Tour
Henri de Fairville
Dr. Stegg
Dr. Bomb
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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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1933-02-24
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6.1
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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!
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