The Man in the Iron Mask
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Synopsis
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
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The Man In The Iron Mask | 1939 | FULL MOVIE | Classic Literature Adventure Alexandre DumasOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-11-28
Top Cast
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Louis Hayward
King Louis XIV / Philippe of Gascony
Joan Bennett
Princess Maria Theresa
Warren William
D'Artagnan
Joseph Schildkraut
Fouquet
Alan Hale
Porthos
Walter Kingsford
Colbert
Miles Mander
Aramis
Bert Roach
Athos
Marion Martin
Mlle. de la Valliere
Montagu Love
Spanish Ambassador
Doris Kenyon
Queen Anne
Albert Dekker
Louis XIII
Nigel De Brulier
Cardinal Richelieu
William Royle
Commandant of Bastille
Boyd Irwin
Lord High Constable of France
Howard Brooks
Cardinal
Reginald Barlow
Jean Paul
Lane Chandler
Captain of Fouquet's Guards
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bruce
- Original Score
- Lucien Moraweck
- Original Title
- The Man in the Iron Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
George Bruce, Alexandre Dumas
Lucien Moraweck
Robert H. Planck
Grant Whytock
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
James Whale
Director
George Bruce
Screenplay
Edward Small
Producer
Lucien Moraweck
Original Music Composer
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Grant Whytock
Editor
William Bridgehouse
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Iron Mask
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What is The Man in the Iron Mask about?
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
Who directed The Man in the Iron Mask?
The Man in the Iron Mask was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in The Man in the Iron Mask?
The principal cast of The Man in the Iron Mask includes Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, Warren William, Joseph Schildkraut, Alan Hale.
When was The Man in the Iron Mask released and how long is it?
The Man in the Iron Mask was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Iron Mask?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Iron Mask was composed by Lucien Moraweck.
Is The Man in the Iron Mask based on a book or true story?
The Man in the Iron Mask is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in the Iron Mask?
The Man in the Iron Mask holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).