The Mask
“Look through the mask...if you can't take it...take it off!”
Synopsis
A young archaeologist believes he is cursed by a mask that causes him to have weird nightmares and possibly to murder. Before committing suicide, he mails the mask to his psychiatrist, Dr. Barnes, who is soon plunged into the nightmare world of the mask.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE MASK (1961) - Original theatrical trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-24
Top Cast
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Paul Stevens
Doctor Allan Barnes
Claudette Nevins
Pam Albright
Anne Collings
Miss Goodrich
Bill Walker
Lieutenant Martin
Martin Lavut
Michael Radin
Leo Leyden
Doctor Soames
Norman Ettlinger
Professor Quincey
W.B. Brydon
Anderson (as Bill Bryden)
Jim Moran
Jim Moran
Eleanor Beecroft
Mrs. Kelly
Ray Lawlor
Lab Technician
Rudi Linschoten
Mime in Nightmare
Stephen Ker Appleby
Museum Guide (as Steven Appleby)
Alfie Scopp
Paul Elsom
Harry Blackstone
Self (in introduction added to video version) (uncredited)
Nancy Island
Girl Who Is Killed (uncredited)
Paul Nevens
Demon of the Mask (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
3D Version (Toronto International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Roffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklin Delessert, Frank Taubes, Sandy Haver
- Original Score
- Louis Applebaum, Myron Schaeffer
- Original Title
- The Mask
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Beaver-Champion Attractions, Taylor Roffman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Roffman
Franklin Delessert, Frank Taubes, Sandy Haver
Louis Applebaum, Myron Schaeffer
Herbert S. Alpert
Stephen Timar
Nat Taylor, Julian Roffman
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert S. Alpert
Director of Photography
Stephen Timar
Editor
Julian Roffman
Director
Nat Taylor
Producer
Louis Applebaum
Original Music Composer
Julian Roffman
Producer
Franklin Delessert
Screenplay
Frank Taubes
Screenplay
Sandy Haver
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mask
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mask about?
A young archaeologist believes he is cursed by a mask that causes him to have weird nightmares and possibly to murder. Before committing suicide, he mails the mask to his psychiatrist, Dr. Barnes, who is soon plunged into the nightmare world of the mask.
Who directed The Mask?
The Mask was directed by Julian Roffman.
Who stars in The Mask?
The principal cast of The Mask includes Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Anne Collings, Bill Walker, Martin Lavut.
When was The Mask released and how long is it?
The Mask was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mask?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mask was composed by Louis Applebaum, Myron Schaeffer.