The Masquerader (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1933, The Masquerader is a drama film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 80 minutes. “Who was making love to her? Was it her husband? Or was it the masquerader he hired to double for him?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Masquerader stars Ronald Colman as Sir John Chilcote / John Loder, Elissa Landi as Eve Chilcote, Juliette Compton as Lady Diana Joyce and Halliwell Hobbes as Brock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Masquerader has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Masquerader page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Masquerader tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Masquerader (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Masquerader change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Masquerader worth watching?
- The Masquerader holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Masquerader?
- The Masquerader stars Ronald Colman, Elissa Landi, Juliette Compton, Halliwell Hobbes and David Torrence.