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Charade (1953)

Movie ★ 5.8 82 min

Drama Comedy

This is an anthology film with three stories. In "Portrait of a Murderer", a female artist draws sketches of a mysterious neighbor. She is unaware that the man is a murderer. "Duel at Dawn" is set in 1880s Austria. Two military officers fight a duel, with the survivor free to claim the heart of their shared love interest. "The Midas Touch" is a romance story of sorts. Jonah Watson is a successful American businessman, but is disgruntled with his life. He emigrates to England to start a new life, and works as a common servant. But he falls in love with a cockney maid who dreams of marrying into wealth.

Roy Kellino Director Bruce Lester Writer Scott Forbes Writer James Mason Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 16, 1953
Runtime
82 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0045620
Language
,
Studio
Portland Pictures

Themes

Cast

James Mason James Mason The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson Pamela Mason Pamela Mason The Artist / Pamela / Baroness Tanslan / Lilly Scott Forbes Scott Forbes Capt. Stamm Paul Cavanagh Paul Cavanagh Col. Heisler Bruce Lester Bruce Lester Capt. van Buren John Dodsworth Lt. Meyerdorf Judy Osborne Dotty Sean McClory Sean McClory Jack Stuydevant Vince Barnett Vince Barnett Berg

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Frequently asked questions

What is Charade about?
This is an anthology film with three stories. In "Portrait of a Murderer", a female artist draws sketches of a mysterious neighbor. She is unaware that the man is a murderer. "Duel at Dawn" is set in 1880s Austria. Two military officers fight a duel, with the survivor free to claim the heart of their shared love interest. "The Midas Touch" is a romance story of sorts. Jonah Watson is a successful American businessman, but is disgruntled with his life. He emigrates to England to start a new life, and works as a common servant. But he falls in love with a cockney maid who dreams of marrying into wealth.
Who directed Charade?
Charade was directed by Roy Kellino.
Who stars in Charade?
Charade stars James Mason, Pamela Mason, Scott Forbes, Paul Cavanagh.
When was Charade released?
Charade is a 1953 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Charade?
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