The Masquerader
Synopsis
John Loder looks exactly like his cousin, John Chilcote, who is a member of Parliament. Because of his dissolute ways, Chilcote collapses, and Loder is called in to take his place so that the family honor can remain unsullied. Loder's masquerade is so successful that no one suspects him of being an impostor, not even Chilcote's estranged wife, Eve. Loder distinguishes himself with his actions, both in public and private, while the real Chilcote sinks further into the gutter until he finally dies. Loder decides to remain as John Chilcote, and marries Eve, who, up until Loder reveals his true identity, has believed she was falling in love with her husband all over again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hunter Booth, Katherine Cecil Thurston
- Original Title
- The Masquerader
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
John Hunter Booth, Katherine Cecil Thurston
Department Leadership Roster
John Hunter Booth
Writer
James Young
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Masquerader
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What is The Masquerader about?
John Loder looks exactly like his cousin, John Chilcote, who is a member of Parliament. Because of his dissolute ways, Chilcote collapses, and Loder is called in to take his place so that the family honor can remain unsullied. Loder's masquerade is so successful that no one suspects him of being an impostor, not even Chilcote's estranged wife, Eve. Loder distinguishes himself with his actions, both in public and private, while the real Chilcote sinks further into the gutter until he finally dies. Loder decides to remain as John Chilcote, and marries Eve, who, up until Loder reveals his true identity, has believed she was falling in love with her husband all over again.
Who directed The Masquerader?
The Masquerader was directed by James Young.
Who stars in The Masquerader?
The principal cast of The Masquerader includes Guy Bates Post, Ruth Cummings, Edward Kimball, Herbert Standing, Lawson Butt.
When was The Masquerader released and how long is it?
The Masquerader was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Masquerader based on a book or true story?
The Masquerader is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Katherine Cecil Thurston".