The Broken Mask
Synopsis
Pertio, an Argentine dancer, has a severely scarred face that has kept him from succeeding in his chosen career. He is persuaded by Caricia, an Argentine dancer who has become a star, to have a plastic surgeon repair his face. The surgery is successful and the two dancers team up both professionally and personally. However, the doctor who performed the operation has fallen madly in love with Caricia, and his determination to have her leads him to perform a procedure on Pertio that makes his scars reappear.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- De Leon Anthony, Francis Fenton
- Original Title
- The Broken Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Morris R. Schlank Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
De Leon Anthony, Francis Fenton
Roy Eiler
Morris R. Schlank
Department Leadership Roster
De Leon Anthony
Writer
Morris R. Schlank
Producer
Roy Eiler
Editor
James P. Hogan
Director
Francis Fenton
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Mask
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What is The Broken Mask about?
Pertio, an Argentine dancer, has a severely scarred face that has kept him from succeeding in his chosen career. He is persuaded by Caricia, an Argentine dancer who has become a star, to have a plastic surgeon repair his face. The surgery is successful and the two dancers team up both professionally and personally. However, the doctor who performed the operation has fallen madly in love with Caricia, and his determination to have her leads him to perform a procedure on Pertio that makes his scars reappear.
Who directed The Broken Mask?
The Broken Mask was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in The Broken Mask?
The principal cast of The Broken Mask includes Cullen Landis, Barbara Bedford, William V. Mong, Wheeler Oakman, James A. Marcus.
When was The Broken Mask released and how long is it?
The Broken Mask was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broken Mask?
The Broken Mask holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).