Love's Masquerade
Synopsis
Russell Carrington accepts the blame for a murder charge to protect Rita, the woman he loves, from being accused of killing her husband. He escapes the police, and in a fishing village he assumes the name of Carr and is about to marry Dorothy Wheeler, the town belle, when detectives hired by Rita break up the ceremony and arrest him. Refusing to defend himself, Carrington is sentenced to life imprisonment but is released a year later as the result of the statement of "Sly Sam," a burglar who saw Rita shoot her husband. Dorothy, who has been living with a wealthy aunt in New York, is about to marry wealthy Ross Gunther, but Carrington is released and visits her home on the night of her engagement party. He thrashes a newspaper reporter who threatens to expose her affair with him, and the lovers are happily reunited.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William P.S. Earle
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward J. Montagne
- Original Title
- Love's Masquerade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William P.S. Earle
Edward J. Montagne
Jacob A. Badaracco
Department Leadership Roster
William P.S. Earle
Director
Edward J. Montagne
Screenplay
Jacob A. Badaracco
Director of Photography
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What is Love's Masquerade about?
Russell Carrington accepts the blame for a murder charge to protect Rita, the woman he loves, from being accused of killing her husband. He escapes the police, and in a fishing village he assumes the name of Carr and is about to marry Dorothy Wheeler, the town belle, when detectives hired by Rita break up the ceremony and arrest him. Refusing to defend himself, Carrington is sentenced to life imprisonment but is released a year later as the result of the statement of "Sly Sam," a burglar who saw Rita shoot her husband. Dorothy, who has been living with a wealthy aunt in New York, is about to marry wealthy Ross Gunther, but Carrington is released and visits her home on the night of her engagement party. He thrashes a newspaper reporter who threatens to expose her affair with him, and the lovers are happily reunited.
Who directed Love's Masquerade?
Love's Masquerade was directed by William P.S. Earle.
Who stars in Love's Masquerade?
The principal cast of Love's Masquerade includes Conway Tearle, Winifred Westover, Robert Ellis, Arthur Housman, Robert Schable.
When was Love's Masquerade released and how long is it?
Love's Masquerade was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.