The Masquerader
Synopsis
Charlie plays an actor who bungles several scenes and is kicked out. He returns convincingly dressed as a lady and charms the director, but Charlie never makes it into the film.
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Charlie Chaplin
Film actor
Roscoe Arbuckle
Film actor
Chester Conklin
Film actor
Charles Murray
Film director
Jess Dandy
Actor / Villain
Minta Durfee
Leading Lady
Cecile Arnold
Actress
Vivian Edwards
Actress
Harry McCoy
Actor
Charley Chase
Actor
Dan Albert
Cameraman (uncredited)
Billie Bennett
Actress (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Other Director (uncredited)
Dixie Chene
Actress (uncredited)
Frank Dolan
Boy (uncredited)
Grover Ligon
Actor (uncredited)
Gene Marsh
Actress (uncredited)
Mabel Normand
Actress Outside Studio (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Masquerader
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Masquerader
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Masquerader about?
Charlie plays an actor who bungles several scenes and is kicked out. He returns convincingly dressed as a lady and charms the director, but Charlie never makes it into the film.
Who directed The Masquerader?
The Masquerader was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Masquerader?
The principal cast of The Masquerader includes Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe Arbuckle, Chester Conklin, Charles Murray, Jess Dandy.
When was The Masquerader released and how long is it?
The Masquerader was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Masquerader?
The Masquerader holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).