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.
Top Cast
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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)
George W. Jimenez
Spanish King (uncredited)
Edward Keane
Nicholas Fouquet (uncredited)
Michael Mark
Peasant (uncredited)
Andre Marsaudon
Bit Part (uncredited)
Thomas R. Mills
Governor (uncredited)
Leonard Penn
Louis XIV, The Man in the Iron Mask (uncredited)
George Sorel
Count Mattioli (uncredited)
E. Alyn Warren
Bit Part (uncredited)
Lyons Wickland
The Mask (uncredited)
Harry Worth
Louis XIII (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Gunzburg
- Original Title
- The Face Behind the Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Milton Gunzburg
Paul Vogel
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Jack Chertok
Producer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Milton Gunzburg
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Face Behind the Mask.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Face Behind the Mask
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Face Behind the Mask 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 directed The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The Face Behind the Mask?
The principal cast of The Face Behind the Mask includes John Nesbitt, Carlos De Valdez, Jack Deery, Ivo Henderson, Mary Howard.
When was The Face Behind the Mask released and how long is it?
The Face Behind the Mask was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).