The Face Behind the Mask (1938)
This dramatized short film describes the historical mystery of France's "man in the iron mask". King Louis XIV imprisoned a man who was never identified, but who was forced to wear an iron mask for the length of his captivity, which ended only in his death. Several candidates for the identity of the man are investigated.
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Genre: Documentary, Mystery, History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: March 19, 1938
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Carlos De Valdez - Bit Part (uncredited)
- Jack Deery - Bit Part (uncredited)
- Ivo Henderson - Bit Part (uncredited)
- Mary Howard - La Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)
- George W. Jimenez - Spanish King (uncredited)
- Edward Keane - Nicholas Fouquet (uncredited)
- Michael Mark - Peasant (uncredited)
- Andre Marsaudon - Bit Part (uncredited)
- Thomas R. Mills - Governor (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Milton Gunzburg (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
prisoner, iron mask
More Films by Director: Jacques Tourneur
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Face Behind the Mask about?
- This dramatized short film describes the historical mystery of France's "man in the iron mask". King Louis XIV imprisoned a man who was never identified, but who was forced to wear an iron mask for the length of his captivity, which ended only in his death. Several candidates for the identity of the man are investigated.
- Who directed The Face Behind the Mask?
- The Face Behind the Mask was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
- Who stars in The Face Behind the Mask?
- The Face Behind the Mask stars John Nesbitt, Carlos De Valdez, Jack Deery, Ivo Henderson, Mary Howard, George W. Jimenez.
- How long is The Face Behind the Mask?
- The Face Behind the Mask has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Face Behind the Mask?
- The Face Behind the Mask is a Documentary, Mystery, History film.
- Where was The Face Behind the Mask produced?
- The Face Behind the Mask was produced in United States of America.