The Masquerader (1922)
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.
- Date of release
- 1922-07-01
- TMDB
- 7.8 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- James Young
Casting
- Guy Bates Post — John Chilcote M.P. / John Loder
- Ruth Cummings — Eve Chilcote
- Edward Kimball — Brock
- Herbert Standing — Herbert Fraide
- Lawson Butt — Mr. Lakely
- Marcia Manon — Lady Lillian Astrupp
- Barbara Tennant — Bobby Blessington
Interesting facts
The Masquerader is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by James Young and starring Guy Bates Post, Ruth Cummings, and Edward Kimball. A jaded British politician arranges for his place to be taken by his doppelganger cousin. The film was based on the 1904 novel The Masquerader by Katherine Cecil Thurston. It was remade in 1933 with Ronald Colman in the lead roles.
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