The Face Behind the Mask

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MOVIE
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The Face Behind the Mask

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.

Release Date

1938-03-19

Year

1938

Duration

11m

Status

Released

Score

5.40

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Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

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Carlos De Valdez

Bit Part (uncredited)

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Jack Deery

Bit Part (uncredited)

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Ivo Henderson

Bit Part (uncredited)

Mary Howard

Mary Howard

La Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)

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George W. Jimenez

Spanish King (uncredited)

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Nicholas Fouquet (uncredited)

Michael Mark

Michael Mark

Peasant (uncredited)

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Andre Marsaudon

Bit Part (uncredited)

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Thomas R. Mills

Governor (uncredited)