The Face Behind the Mask(1938)
The Face Behind the Mask Synopsis
This dramatized short film describes the historical mystery of France's "man in the iron mask". King Louis XIV imprisoned a man who was never identified, but who was forced to wear an iron mask for the length of his captivity, which ended only in his death. Several candidates for the identity of the man are investigated.
The Face Behind the Mask (1938) is a documentary, mystery and history film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on March 19, 1938 with a runtime of 11m. It stars John Nesbitt, Carlos De Valdez, Jack Deery and Ivo Henderson. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Tourneur
- Writers:
- Milton Gunzburg
- Producers:
- Jack Chertok
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Face Behind the Mask Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
- Carlos De Valdez
Carlos De Valdez
as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Jack Deery
Jack Deery
as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Ivo Henderson
Ivo Henderson
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Mary Howard
as La Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)
- George W. Jimenez
George W. Jimenez
as Spanish King (uncredited)
Edward Keane
as Nicholas Fouquet (uncredited)
Michael Mark
as Peasant (uncredited)
- Andre Marsaudon
Andre Marsaudon
as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Thomas R. Mills
Thomas R. Mills
as Governor (uncredited)
Leonard Penn
as Louis XIV, The Man in the Iron Mask (uncredited)
- George Sorel
George Sorel
as Count Mattioli (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Milton Gunzburg, produced by Jack Chertok.
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The Face Behind the Mask Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Face Behind the Mask – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Face Behind the Mask?
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The main cast of The Face Behind the Mask (1938) includes John Nesbitt, Carlos De Valdez, Jack Deery, Ivo Henderson and Mary Howard. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Face Behind the Mask released?
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The Face Behind the Mask was released on March 19, 1938 and runs for 11m.
Is The Face Behind the Mask worth watching?
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The Face Behind the Mask (1938) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, mystery and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.