The Masquerader (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1914, The Masquerader is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Masquerader stars Charlie Chaplin as Film actor, Roscoe Arbuckle as Film actor, Chester Conklin as Film actor and Charles Murray as Film director, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Masquerader has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Masquerader (1914)?
- In US, The Masquerader is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Masquerader worth watching?
- The Masquerader holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Masquerader?
- The Masquerader stars Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe Arbuckle, Chester Conklin, Charles Murray and Jess Dandy.
- When was The Masquerader released?
- The Masquerader was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.