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James Addison Reavis (1843-1914) was a real person who, as depicted in the movie, was found guilty of attempting to steal most of Arizona by forging land grant documents. He paid a fine of $5,000 and served two years in jail.
Shot in 15 days.
Print preserved by the Museum of Modern Art.
A May 24, 1939, Dorothy Manners column announced that Edward G. Robinson would be playing James Addison Reavis in the Warner Bros. film "Prince of Imposters" with Brenda Marshall co-starring and Anatole Litvak directing. The story would not be told until this 1950 version.
Film debut of Audrey Meadows.
"John Griff: There's only one thing about this case I can't understand. James Addison 'The Baron' Reavis, aka Brother Anthony: What's that? John Griff: After devoting so many years to this scheme, what made you confess? James Addison 'The Baron' Reavis, aka Brother Anthony: I fell in love with my wife."
"Brother Gregory: [Indicating a very old book] The Mazarin Bible, the first work of Gutenberg printed in 1450. James Addison 'The Baron' Reavis, aka Brother Anthony: I thought it was in two volumes. Brother Gregory: You're right, Brother Anthony. Christopher Columbus' son borrowed the second volume and, uh, never returned it."
