The Great Impersonation
“Two men looked exactly alike! One, for his country's sake, put the other out of the way. then took his place! Which one?”
Synopsis
When the man calling himself Everard Dominey returns home, his loved ones recognize that something about him is different. But with Europe racing toward war and England infiltrated by saboteurs, will the truth emerge before it is too late?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Phillips Oppenheim, Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- The Great Impersonation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
E. Phillips Oppenheim, Monte M. Katterjohn
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Impersonation
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What is The Great Impersonation about?
When the man calling himself Everard Dominey returns home, his loved ones recognize that something about him is different. But with Europe racing toward war and England infiltrated by saboteurs, will the truth emerge before it is too late?
Who directed The Great Impersonation?
The Great Impersonation was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Great Impersonation?
The principal cast of The Great Impersonation includes James Kirkwood, Ann Forrest, Winter Hall, Truly Shattuck, Fontaine La Rue.
When was The Great Impersonation released and how long is it?
The Great Impersonation was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Great Impersonation based on a book or true story?
The Great Impersonation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. Phillips Oppenheim".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Impersonation?
The Great Impersonation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).