The Face Behind the Mask
“What fiendish fury turns man into monster?”
Synopsis
A kindly, enthusiastic, newly-arrived American immigrant from Hungary is forced to turn to a life of crime after his face is badly disfigured in a hotel fire.
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Joe Dante on THE FACE BEHIND THE MASK
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-05-01
Top Cast
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Peter Lorre
Janos 'Johnny' Szabo
Evelyn Keyes
Helen Williams
Don Beddoe
Lt. James 'Jim' O'Hara
George E. Stone
Dinky
John Tyrrell
Watts
Cy Schindell
Benson
Stanley Brown
Harry
James Seay
Jeff Jeffries
Warren Ashe
Johnson, Reporter
Charles Cahill Wilson
Chief O'Brien
George McKay
Terry Finnegan
Ernie Adams
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Mike Cary - Pilot (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Flop House Manager (uncredited)
Mary Currier
Burn Treatment Nurse (uncredited)
John Dilson
Man at Dock Asking for a Light (uncredited)
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Perkins (uncredited)
Eddie Foster
Street Passerby Lighting Cigarette (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Jarrico, Allen Vincent
- Original Score
- Sidney Cutner
- Original Title
- The Face Behind the Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Paul Jarrico, Allen Vincent, Arthur Levinson
Sidney Cutner
Franz Planer
Charles Nelson
Irving Briskin, Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
Paul Jarrico
Screenplay
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Charles Nelson
Editor
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Allen Vincent
Screenplay
Sidney Cutner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Face Behind the Mask
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Face Behind the Mask about?
A kindly, enthusiastic, newly-arrived American immigrant from Hungary is forced to turn to a life of crime after his face is badly disfigured in a hotel fire.
Who directed The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in The Face Behind the Mask?
The principal cast of The Face Behind the Mask includes Peter Lorre, Evelyn Keyes, Don Beddoe, George E. Stone, John Tyrrell.
When was The Face Behind the Mask released and how long is it?
The Face Behind the Mask was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Face Behind the Mask?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Face Behind the Mask was composed by Sidney Cutner.
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.).