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The Magnificent Dope

1942Movie1 h 23 minNR

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–58%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–58%

Summary

Dwight Dawson, who runs an unsuccessful success school, stages a contest to find the biggest failure in the USA, for publicity value when the "dope" takes his course.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Walter Lang
Written by
Joseph Schrank, George Seaton

Everyone

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Facts

July 1, 1942 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
July 1, 1942
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Magnificent Dope worth watching?"

Questions about The Magnificent Dope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Magnificent Dope worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Magnificent Dope okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Magnificent Dope make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Magnificent Dope?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.