The Iron Mask
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Synopsis
King Louis XIII of France is thrilled to have born to him a son - an heir to the throne. But when the queen delivers a twin, Cardinal Richelieu sees the second son as a potential for revolution, and has him sent off to Spain to be raised in secret to ensure a peaceful future for France. Alas, keeping the secret means sending Constance, lover of D'Artagnan, off to a convent. D'Artagnan hears of this and rallies the Musketeers in a bid to rescue her. Unfortunately, Richelieu out-smarts the Musketeers and banishes them forever.
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Douglas Fairbanks
D'Artagnan
Belle Bennett
The Queen Mother, Anne of Austria
Marguerite De La Motte
Constance Bonacieux
Dorothy Revier
Milady de Winter
Vera Lewis
Madame Peronne
Rolfe Sedan
Louis XIII
William Bakewell
Louis XIV / Twin Brother
Nigel De Brulier
Cardinal Richelieu
Lon Poff
Father Joseph
Charles Stevens
Planchet - D'Artagnan's Servant
Henry Otto
The King's Valet
Léon Bary
Athos
Tiny Sandford
Porthos
Gino Corrado
Aramis
Ullrich Haupt
De Rochefort
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, Douglas Fairbanks
- Original Title
- The Iron Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Elton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Alexandre Dumas, Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Fairbanks
Producer
Allan Dwan
Director
Douglas Fairbanks
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Mask
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Iron Mask about?
King Louis XIII of France is thrilled to have born to him a son - an heir to the throne. But when the queen delivers a twin, Cardinal Richelieu sees the second son as a potential for revolution, and has him sent off to Spain to be raised in secret to ensure a peaceful future for France. Alas, keeping the secret means sending Constance, lover of D'Artagnan, off to a convent. D'Artagnan hears of this and rallies the Musketeers in a bid to rescue her. Unfortunately, Richelieu out-smarts the Musketeers and banishes them forever.
Who directed The Iron Mask?
The Iron Mask was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Iron Mask?
The principal cast of The Iron Mask includes Douglas Fairbanks, Belle Bennett, Marguerite De La Motte, Dorothy Revier, Vera Lewis.
When was The Iron Mask released and how long is it?
The Iron Mask was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did The Iron Mask make at the box office?
The Iron Mask grossed $3.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Iron Mask based on a book or true story?
The Iron Mask is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".