The Washington Masquerade
“She Was the Most Dangerous Woman in Washington!”
Synopsis
An honest, talented and well respected attorney defeats a corrupt incumbent U.S. Senator. After a very good start he has to face the subtle temptations and innocent looking traps of Washington.
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Lionel Barrymore
Jefferson "Jeff" Keane
Karen Morley
Consuela Fairbanks
Diane Sinclair
Ruth Keane
Nils Asther
Henri Brenner
Reginald Barlow
Senator Fred Withers
William Collier Sr.
Peter Babcock
William Morris
Senator Hodge
Rafaela Ottiano
Mona Farrell
C. Henry Gordon
Alan Hinsdale
Berton Churchill
Senator Bitler (as Burton Churchill)
Henry Kolker
Stapleton
Charley Grapewin
Senator Simmons (uncredited)
George Irving
President of the Senate (uncredited)
Hattie McDaniel
Maid (uncredited)
Doris Lloyd
Kitty
Charles Sellon
Senator at Train Station
Sidney Bracey
Benedict
Charles Coleman
Bitler's Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Bernstein, Samuel Blythe, John Meehan
- Original Title
- The Washington Masquerade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Henri Bernstein, Samuel Blythe, John Meehan
Gregg Toland
Ben Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabin
Director
Ben Lewis
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
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 Washington Masquerade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Washington Masquerade about?
An honest, talented and well respected attorney defeats a corrupt incumbent U.S. Senator. After a very good start he has to face the subtle temptations and innocent looking traps of Washington.
Who directed The Washington Masquerade?
The Washington Masquerade was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in The Washington Masquerade?
The principal cast of The Washington Masquerade includes Lionel Barrymore, Karen Morley, Diane Sinclair, Nils Asther, Reginald Barlow.
When was The Washington Masquerade released and how long is it?
The Washington Masquerade was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Washington Masquerade?
The Washington Masquerade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).