The Masquerader
“Who was making love to her? Was it her husband? Or was it the masquerader he hired to double for him?”
Synopsis
A drug-addicted member of Parliament needs to take time off and secretly pull his life together, so he gets his lookalike cousin to agree to temporarily assume his identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Masquerader
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Howard Estabrook, Moss Hart, John Hunter Booth, Katherine Cecil Thurston
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Stuart Heisler
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
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?
A drug-addicted member of Parliament needs to take time off and secretly pull his life together, so he gets his lookalike cousin to agree to temporarily assume his identity.
Who directed The Masquerader?
The Masquerader was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in The Masquerader?
The principal cast of The Masquerader includes Ronald Colman, Elissa Landi, Juliette Compton, Halliwell Hobbes, David Torrence.
When was The Masquerader released and how long is it?
The Masquerader was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Masquerader?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Masquerader was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Masquerader based on a book or true story?
The Masquerader is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Katherine Cecil Thurston".
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.).