

The Masquerader
1914-08-27 · 12 min · ★ 5.7
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.
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- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Keystone Film Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Charlie ChaplinFilm actor
Roscoe ArbuckleFilm actor
Chester ConklinFilm actor
Charles MurrayFilm director
Jess DandyActor / Villain
Minta DurfeeLeading Lady
Cecile ArnoldActress
Vivian EdwardsActress
Harry McCoyActor
Charley ChaseActor
Billie BennettActress (uncredited)
Glen CavenderOther Director (uncredited)
Dixie CheneActress (uncredited)
Mabel NormandActress Outside Studio (uncredited)
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