The Masquerader (novel)
''The Masquerader'' is a novel by the Irish writer Katherine Cecil Thurston which was first published in 1904. It was the third most popular book in the United States that year.Burt, p. 301 A leading British politician chooses to swap places with his cousin, a journalist who is his doppelganger. This leads to a dilemma for his wife who falls in love with the double. In 1917 the novel was turned into the play '' The Masquerader'' by John Hunter Booth John Hunter Booth (November 27, 1886 – November 23, 1971) was an American playwright. He wrote seven films between 1922 and 1933. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans ( , ,The Masquerader'' and the 1933 sound film ''
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Katherine Cecil Thurston
Katherine Cecil Thurston (18 April 1874 – 5 September 1911) was an Irish novelist, best known for two political thrillers. Life Born Kathleen Annie Josephine Madden at 14, Bridge Street, Cork, Ireland, the only daughter of banker Paul J. Madden (who was Mayor of Cork in 1885–1886, and a friend of Charles Stuart Parnell) and Eliza Madden (born Dwyer). She was educated privately at her family home, Wood's Gift, Blackrock Road. By the end of the 19th century she was contributing short stories to various British and American publications, such as Pall Mall Magazine, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Harper's Magazine, Windsor Magazine and others. On 16 February 1901, five weeks after her father's death, she married the writer Ernest Temple Thurston (1879-1933). They separated in 1907 and were divorced in 1910 on grounds of his adultery and desertion. The suit went undefended. Thurston "complained that she was making more money by her books than he was, that her personali ...
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The Masquerader (play)
'' The Masquerader'' is a 1917 play by the American weiter John Hunter Booth. It premiered in New York City on 3 September 1917.AFI p.499 It was based on the 1904 novel '' The Masquerader'' by Katherine Cecil Thurston Katherine Cecil Thurston (18 April 1874 – 5 September 1911) was an Irish novelist, best known for two political thrillers. Life Born Kathleen Annie Josephine Madden at 14, Bridge Street, Cork, Ireland, the only daughter of banker Paul J. .... A leading British politician chooses to swap places with his cousin, a journalist who is his doppelganger. This leads to a dilemma for his wife who falls in love with the double. Adaptations The play was twice adapted into films. In 1922 a silent film '' The Masquerader'' was made. In 1933 a sound version '' The Masquerader'' was made starring Ronald Colman in the title role. References Bibliography * American Film Institute. ''AFI Catalog. Feature Films, 1921-1930''. University of California Press, 1971. Exter ...
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John Hunter Booth
John Hunter Booth (November 27, 1886 – November 23, 1971) was an American playwright. He wrote seven films between 1922 and 1933. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans

The Masquerader (1922 Film)
''The Masquerader'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by James Young and starring Guy Bates Post, Ruth Cummings, and Edward Kimball.Goble p.861 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. This film is now considered lost Cast * Guy Bates Post as John Chilcote M.P. / John Loder * Ruth Cummings as Eve Chilcote * Edward Kimball as Brock * Herbert Standing as Herbert Fraide * Lawson Butt as Mr. Lakely * Marcia Manon as Lady Lillian Astrupp * Barbara Tennant Barbara Tennant (19 May 1892 – 18 March 1982) was an English actress. She appeared in over a hundred silent films between 1912 and 1928. Early life Barbara Tennant was born in London, and began performing there. She moved to North America a ... as Bobby Blessington References Bibliography * Goble, Ala ...
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The Masquerader (1933 Film)
''The Masquerader'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Richard Wallace and starring Ronald Colman, Elissa Landi and Juliette Compton. It was produced by Samuel Goldwyn and released through United Artists. ''The Masquerader'' was a popular 1904 novel, a 1917 play, and a 1922 silent film. Colman takes a dual role as a drug-addicted member of Parliament and his lookalike cousin recruited to take his place. Plot There is much civil unrest in England, as unemployed workers demand work. In Parliament, the government refuses to do anything, stating that things will work out without their interference. The opposition is counting on Sir John Chilcote to roast their inactivity, but he collapses at the beginning of his speech. He soon revives, but declines seeing a doctor, instead taking something in a drink. Fraser, the head of his party, is fed up with Chilcote's latest failure and insists that he attend a meeting the next morning to discuss his political future. Whil ...
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1904 British Novels
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British Novels Adapted Into Films
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British Novels Adapted Into Plays
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