The Impostor (1913)
Jim Owens, a sergeant in the Union army, finds the body of a dead Confederate, whose resemblance to himself is so great that he is startled. He makes an examination of the man's clothes and finds a letter addressed to John Calhoun, 7th Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. The letter is from the man's mother, telling him that her world is very narrow now that she has lost her eyesight. Never having known a mother's love, Owens decides to impersonate Calhoun, feeling that the mother will not recognize that he is not her son, now that she is blind.
Director: Burton L. King
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 12, 1913
Cast
- Robyn Adair - Jim aka John Calhoun
- Louise Glaum - Betty
Screenplay
- William H. Clifford (Story)
Production: Broncho Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Burton L. King
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Impostor about?
- Jim Owens, a sergeant in the Union army, finds the body of a dead Confederate, whose resemblance to himself is so great that he is startled. He makes an examination of the man's clothes and finds a letter addressed to John Calhoun, 7th Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. The letter is from the man's mother, telling him that her world is very narrow now that she has lost her eyesight. Never having known a mother's love, Owens decides to impersonate Calhoun, feeling that the mother will not recognize that he is not her son, now that she is blind.
- Who directed The Impostor?
- The Impostor was directed by Burton L. King.
- Who stars in The Impostor?
- The Impostor stars Robyn Adair, Louise Glaum.
- What genre is The Impostor?
- The Impostor is a Drama film.
- Where was The Impostor produced?
- The Impostor was produced in United States of America.