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The Face Behind the Mask

193811 min 5.6 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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.

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Release / first air1938-03-19
Original languageEN
GenresDocumentary, Mystery, History
DirectorJacques Tourneur
WriterMilton Gunzburg
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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10 cast members
John NesbittJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)
Carlos De ValdezCarlos De ValdezBit Part (uncredited)
Jack DeeryJack DeeryBit Part (uncredited)
Ivo HendersonIvo HendersonBit Part (uncredited)
Mary HowardMary HowardLa Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)
George W. JimenezGeorge W. JimenezSpanish King (uncredited)
Edward KeaneEdward KeaneNicholas Fouquet (uncredited)
Michael MarkMichael MarkPeasant (uncredited)
Andre MarsaudonAndre MarsaudonBit Part (uncredited)
Thomas R. MillsThomas R. MillsGovernor (uncredited)

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