Summaries

In this lively programmer, a con man hires a character actor to masquerade as the recently assassinated dictator of a tiny Latin American country so he can bilk an arriving American ambassador out of his fortune.

Details

Keywords
  • latin america
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jul 20, 1939
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Balboa Park - 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 18m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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