The Magnificent Dope (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1942, The Magnificent Dope is a comedy film directed by Walter Lang, running about 83 minutes. “Meet the All-American Jerk...Ladies' Man De Luxe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. But winner Tad Page is contented with his idle, lazy life and threatens to convert Dawson's other students to his philosophy. Dawson captalizes on Tad's attraction to Claire Harris to win him over; but will Tad find out Claire is really engaged to Dawson?
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Dope stars Henry Fonda as Thadeus Winship 'Tad' Page, Lynn Bari as Claire Harris, Don Ameche as Dwight Dawson and Edward Everett Horton as Horace Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Magnificent Dope has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Dope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Dope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Dope (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magnificent Dope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magnificent Dope worth watching?
- The Magnificent Dope holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Dope?
- The Magnificent Dope stars Henry Fonda, Lynn Bari, Don Ameche, Edward Everett Horton and George Barbier.