The Man Behind the Mask
Synopsis
A young couple attend a masked ball before their planned (but secret) elopement. Suddenly everything goes wrong when the young woman is attacked and held hostage by a crazed attacker.
Top Cast
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Hugh Williams
Nick Barclay
Jane Baxter
Lady June Slade
Ronald Ward
Jimmy Slade
Maurice Schwartz
The Master
George Merritt
Det. Insp. Mallory
Henry Oscar
Interpol Detective
Donald Calthrop
Dr. Harold E. Walpole
Kitty Kelly
Marian Weeks
Wilfrid Caithness
Raines - the butler
Peter Gawthorne
Lord Slade
Gerald Fielding
Harrah
Reginald Tate
Allan Hayden
Moyra Fagan
Nada
Ivor Barnard
Hewitt
Barbara Everest
Lady Slade
Hal Gordon
Sergeant
Syd Crossley
Policeman
Henry Caine
Beetson - Nick's Butler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Byrd, Syd Courtenay, Jacques Futrelle, Ian Hay, Stanley Haynes
- Original Title
- The Man Behind the Mask
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Joe Rock Productions, New Realm Pictures Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Jack Byrd, Syd Courtenay, Jacques Futrelle, Ian Hay, Stanley Haynes
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Director
Syd Courtenay
Writer
Stanley Haynes
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Behind the Mask
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What is The Man Behind the Mask about?
A young couple attend a masked ball before their planned (but secret) elopement. Suddenly everything goes wrong when the young woman is attacked and held hostage by a crazed attacker.
Who directed The Man Behind the Mask?
The Man Behind the Mask was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in The Man Behind the Mask?
The principal cast of The Man Behind the Mask includes Hugh Williams, Jane Baxter, Ronald Ward, Maurice Schwartz, George Merritt.
When was The Man Behind the Mask released and how long is it?
The Man Behind the Mask was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 56m.
Is The Man Behind the Mask based on a book or true story?
The Man Behind the Mask is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacques Futrelle".