The Magic Face (1951)
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Synopsis of The Magic Face
Having previously portrayed Adolf Hitler in 1951's The Desert Fox, Luther Adler once more dons the postage-stamp moustache of Der Fuhrer in The Magic Face. This time, however, Adler essays a dual role, playing both Hitler and a famed theatrical impersonator known as Janus the Great. While performing in Vienna, Janus attracts the attention of Hitler, who makes a play for Janus' wife Vera (Patricia Knight). When Janus protests, he is beaten and thrown into prison by the gestapo. Janus escapes and vows to destroy Hitler and to that end poses as the German leader, the better to bollix up the Nazi war plans. Predicated on a story than many people would like to believe is true, The Magic Face is given credence via the opening narration by Third Reich chronicler William L. Shirer. The film was lensed on location in Austria and distributed by Hollywood's Columbia Pictures. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of The Magic Face
- Luther Adler - Adolf Hitler
- William L. Shirer - Himself
- Heinz Moog - Hans Harbach
- Manfred Inger - Heinrich Wagner
- Rolf Wanka - Gen. Rodenbusch
- Eric Frey - Col. Raffenstein
- Patricia Knight - Vera Janus
- Ilka Windish - Carla Harbach
- Peter Preses - Warden
- Jasper VonOertzen - Major Weinrich
- Michael Tellering - Gen. Heitmeier
- Luther Adler - Janus the Great
- Director(s):
- Frank Tuttle
- Writer(s):
- Robert Smith, Mort Briskin
- Producer(s):
- Robert Smith, Mort Briskin
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