The Washington Masquerade

The Washington Masquerade

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1932-07-09
Duration:88 min
Director:Charles Brabin
Actors:Lionel Barrymore, Karen Morley, Diane Sinclair, Nils Asther, Reginald Barlow
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

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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