Trivia: In this rather clunking classic murder mystery, the closing gimmick of the film is a sequence of several otherwise unremarkable supporting characters grandly removing their heavy latex makeup to reveal A-List Hollywood movie stars who played mundane roles in the film. The heavily-disguised stars in this film include Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Robert Mitchum, Burt Lancaster and Frank Sinatra. Director John Huston (who also made a cameo appearance in the film) tried to convince Elizabeth Taylor to play a disguised part in this movie, as well; but, when Taylor learned that her lovely face would be completely hidden under heavy latex, she turned down the role.
The List of Adrian Messenger (1963)
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, Robert Mitchum, Tony Curtis
Genres: Mystery
Marquis of Gleneyre: Had a brother who went to America once. Canada, actually. Before the first German war. Suppose he's dead by now. Almost everyone is.
Adrian Messenger: There's nary a conspiracy. And if I'm right about this, it's a far older sin than politics.
Mrs. Karoudjian: During the war years, Mr Karoudjian was... Swiss.
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