The Faker
Originally released in 1929. The Faker is a drama/comedy film. directed by Phil Rosen. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jacqueline Logan, Charles Delaney, and Warner Oland
Synopsis
Rita Martin, the partner of a phony spiritualist who uses information supplied by her to gull and astonish the rubes, gets work as private secretary to John Clayton, a wealthy man who has just disinherited his worthless son, Frank, and left his entire fortune to his upright stepson, Bob Williams. At Frank's request, the spiritualist later performs for the elder Clayton a seance during which Rita impersonates the late Mrs. Clayton and arranges for a reconciliation between Frank and his father. Rita falls in love with Bob, however, and, in order to protect Bob's interests against Frank's, exposes the spiritualist as a faker. Frank is disgraced in his father's eyes, and Bob quickly forgives Rita for her past complicity in Frank's schemes.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Faker about?
Rita Martin, the partner of a phony spiritualist who uses information supplied by her to gull and astonish the rubes, gets work as private secretary to John Clayton, a wealthy man who has just disi...
Who directed The Faker?
The Faker was directed by Phil Rosen.
How long is The Faker?
The Faker has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was The Faker released?
The Faker was released on January 2, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Faker?
The main cast of The Faker includes Jacqueline Logan, Charles Delaney, Warner Oland, Charles Hill Mailes, Gaston Glass.