Charade
"A man will go far to find out about life and love... very far indeed!"
Originally released in 1953. Charade is a drama/comedy film. directed by Roy Kellino. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Mason, Pamela Mason, and Scott Forbes
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Mason
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
Pamela Mason
as The Artist / Pamela / Baroness Tanslan / Lilly
Scott Forbes
as Capt. Stamm
Paul Cavanagh
as Col. Heisler
Bruce Lester
as Capt. van Buren
John Dodsworth
as Lt. Meyerdorf
Judy Osborne
as Dotty
Sean McClory
as Jack Stuydevant
Vince Barnett
as Berg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Portland Pictures
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 ...
Who directed Charade?
Charade was directed by Roy Kellino.
How long is Charade?
Charade has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Charade released?
Charade was released on September 16, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charade?
The main cast of Charade includes James Mason, Pamela Mason, Scott Forbes, Paul Cavanagh, Bruce Lester.