The Purple Mask
Synopsis
France, 1803: 11 years after the Revolution, a royalist underground is led by a new 'Scarlet Pimpernel', the Purple Mask, who rescues nobles in distress and kidnaps Napoleon's officials for ransom, aided by the spy services of a group of lovely models headed by Laurette (really the Duc de Latour's daughter). But even she doesn't know the Purple Mask's real identity as foppish dancing master Rene...
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Tony Curtis
Rene de Traviere / The Purple Mask
Colleen Miller
Laurette de Latour
Gene Barry
Captain Charles Laverne
Dan O'Herlihy
Brisquet
Angela Lansbury
Madame Valentine
George Dolenz
Marcel Cadonal
John Hoyt
Rochet
Donald Randolph
Andre Majolin
Robert Cornthwaite
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephen Bekassy
Baron de Morleve
Paul Cavanagh
Duc de Latour
Myrna Hansen
Constance de Voulois
Allison Hayes
Irene de Bournotte
Jane Howard
Yvonne de Tressy (as Betty Jane Howarth)
Carl Milletaire
Edouard
Gene Darcy
Vicomte de Morsanne
Robert Hunter
Baron de Vivianne
Richard Avonde
Roger
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney
- Original Title
- The Purple Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Oscar Brodney
Irving Glassberg
Ted J. Kent
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
Howard Christie
Producer
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Mask
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What is The Purple Mask about?
France, 1803: 11 years after the Revolution, a royalist underground is led by a new 'Scarlet Pimpernel', the Purple Mask, who rescues nobles in distress and kidnaps Napoleon's officials for ransom, aided by the spy services of a group of lovely models headed by Laurette (really the Duc de Latour's daughter). But even she doesn't know the Purple Mask's real identity as foppish dancing master Rene...
Who directed The Purple Mask?
The Purple Mask was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in The Purple Mask?
The principal cast of The Purple Mask includes Tony Curtis, Colleen Miller, Gene Barry, Dan O'Herlihy, Angela Lansbury.
When was The Purple Mask released and how long is it?
The Purple Mask was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.