Charade
“A man will go far to find out about life and love... very far indeed!”
Synopsis
This is an anthology film with three stories. In "Portrait of a Murderer", a female artist draws sketches of a mysterious neighbor. She is unaware that the man is a murderer. "Duel at Dawn" is set in 1880s Austria. Two military officers fight a duel, with the survivor free to claim the heart of their shared love interest. "The Midas Touch" is a romance story of sorts. Jonah Watson is a successful American businessman, but is disgruntled with his life. He emigrates to England to start a new life, and works as a common servant. But he falls in love with a cockney maid who dreams of marrying into wealth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Kellino
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, Scott Forbes, Bruce Lester, Pamela Mason, James Mason
- Original Title
- Charade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Portland Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Kellino
Alexandre Dumas, Scott Forbes, Bruce Lester, Pamela Mason, James Mason
Ernest Miller, Joseph F. Biroc
James Mason
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Kellino
Director
James Mason
Producer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Scott Forbes
Writer
Bruce Lester
Writer
Pamela Mason
Writer
James Mason
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charade about?
This is an anthology film with three stories. In "Portrait of a Murderer", a female artist draws sketches of a mysterious neighbor. She is unaware that the man is a murderer. "Duel at Dawn" is set in 1880s Austria. Two military officers fight a duel, with the survivor free to claim the heart of their shared love interest. "The Midas Touch" is a romance story of sorts. Jonah Watson is a successful American businessman, but is disgruntled with his life. He emigrates to England to start a new life, and works as a common servant. But he falls in love with a cockney maid who dreams of marrying into wealth.
Who directed Charade?
Charade was directed by Roy Kellino.
Who stars in Charade?
The principal cast of Charade includes James Mason, Pamela Mason, Scott Forbes, Paul Cavanagh, Bruce Lester.
When was Charade released and how long is it?
Charade was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charade?
Charade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).