

The Washington Masquerade
1932-07-09 · 88 min · ★ 6.8
An honest, talented and well respected attorney defeats a corrupt incumbent U.S. Senator. After a very good start he has to face the subtle temptations and innocent looking traps of Washington.
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- Directors
- Charles Brabin
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lionel BarrymoreJefferson "Jeff" Keane
Karen MorleyConsuela Fairbanks
Nils AstherHenri Brenner
Reginald BarlowSenator Fred Withers
William Collier Sr.Peter Babcock
Rafaela OttianoMona Farrell
C. Henry GordonAlan Hinsdale
Berton ChurchillSenator Bitler (as Burton Churchill)
Henry KolkerStapleton
Charley GrapewinSenator Simmons (uncredited)
George IrvingPresident of the Senate (uncredited)
Hattie McDanielMaid (uncredited)
Doris LloydKitty
Charles SellonSenator at Train Station
Sidney BraceyBenedict
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