The Life Mask
Synopsis
Mrs. Helen Courtland passes a fake check for $25,000 from a millionaire named Woodruffe Clay, who is in love with her daughter Anita. To save the family from a scandal in court, Anita marries Woodruffe, even though she loves Captain Hugh Shannon of the Foreign Legion. During an argument on their wedding night, Woodruffe falls and is seriously injured, and during his recovery, he makes her life miserable. Anita suffers from sleepwalking, and after one episode she dreams of poisoning her husband, she awakens to find him dead. Believing that she killed Woodruffe, Anita travels to Europe with Sarah Harden, her nurse, and there renews her affair with Hugh.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Hall Crane
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Case Russell, A.M. Williamson
- Original Title
- The Life Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Petrova Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Hall Crane
Lillian Case Russell, A.M. Williamson
Harry B. Harris, George W. Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Hall Crane
Director
Harry B. Harris
Director of Photography
George W. Lane
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life Mask
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What is The Life Mask about?
Mrs. Helen Courtland passes a fake check for $25,000 from a millionaire named Woodruffe Clay, who is in love with her daughter Anita. To save the family from a scandal in court, Anita marries Woodruffe, even though she loves Captain Hugh Shannon of the Foreign Legion. During an argument on their wedding night, Woodruffe falls and is seriously injured, and during his recovery, he makes her life miserable. Anita suffers from sleepwalking, and after one episode she dreams of poisoning her husband, she awakens to find him dead. Believing that she killed Woodruffe, Anita travels to Europe with Sarah Harden, her nurse, and there renews her affair with Hugh.
Who directed The Life Mask?
The Life Mask was directed by Frank Hall Crane.
Who stars in The Life Mask?
The principal cast of The Life Mask includes Olga Petrova, Thomas Holding, Wyndham Standing, Christine Mayo, Lucille La Verne.
When was The Life Mask released and how long is it?
The Life Mask was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Life Mask based on a book or true story?
The Life Mask is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.M. Williamson".