The Masks of the Devil
“He Dared All For Love!”
Synopsis
Baron Reiner, a charming though unscrupulous Viennese aristocrat, becomes infatuated with Virginia, an innocent schoolgirl who is engaged to his best friend, Manfred. In order to seduce the girl, Reiner finances an oceanographic expedition for Manfred that takes him away for months (TCM).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Sjöström
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Marian Ainslee, Ruth Cummings, Svend Gade, Jakob Wassermann
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Masks of the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Sjöström
Frances Marion, Marian Ainslee, Ruth Cummings, Svend Gade, Jakob Wassermann
William Axt
Oliver T. Marsh
Conrad A. Nervig
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Frances Marion
Writer
Victor Sjöström
Director
Adrian
Costume Design
Marian Ainslee
Writer
Ruth Cummings
Writer
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Masks of the Devil
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What is The Masks of the Devil about?
Baron Reiner, a charming though unscrupulous Viennese aristocrat, becomes infatuated with Virginia, an innocent schoolgirl who is engaged to his best friend, Manfred. In order to seduce the girl, Reiner finances an oceanographic expedition for Manfred that takes him away for months (TCM).
Who directed The Masks of the Devil?
The Masks of the Devil was directed by Victor Sjöström.
Who stars in The Masks of the Devil?
The principal cast of The Masks of the Devil includes John Gilbert, Alma Rubens, Theodore Roberts, Frank Reicher, Eva von Berne.
When was The Masks of the Devil released and how long is it?
The Masks of the Devil was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Masks of the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Masks of the Devil was composed by William Axt.
Is The Masks of the Devil based on a book or true story?
The Masks of the Devil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jakob Wassermann".