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The Face Behind the Mask

NR193811mJacques Tourneur
IMDb 6.2

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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.

DocumentaryMysteryHistory
PrisonerIron Mask

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What is The Face Behind the Mask (1938) about?

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.

Who stars in The Face Behind the Mask?

The Face Behind the Mask stars John Nesbitt (Narrator (voice)), Carlos De Valdez (Bit Part (uncredited)), Jack Deery (Bit Part (uncredited)), Ivo Henderson (Bit Part (uncredited)), Mary Howard (La Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)). The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur.

How long is The Face Behind the Mask?

The Face Behind the Mask has a runtime of 11 min and premiered in 1938. It is rated NR.

Is The Face Behind the Mask worth watching?

The Face Behind the Mask holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Documentary, Mystery, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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