The Face Behind the Mask
1938, English. Directed by Jacques Tourneur.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TourneurDirector
- John NesbittNarrator (voice)
- Carlos De ValdezBit Part (uncredited)
- Jack DeeryBit Part (uncredited)
- Ivo HendersonBit Part (uncredited)
- Mary HowardLa Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)
- George W. JimenezSpanish King (uncredited)
- Edward KeaneNicholas Fouquet (uncredited)
- Michael MarkPeasant (uncredited)
- Andre MarsaudonBit Part (uncredited)
- Thomas R. MillsGovernor (uncredited)
- Leonard PennLouis XIV, The Man in the Iron Mask (uncredited)
- George SorelCount Mattioli (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Milton Gunzburg
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How long is The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
Does The Face Behind the Mask have a post-credits scene?
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The Face Behind the Mask parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Face Behind the Mask is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Face Behind the Mask on?
The Face Behind the Mask isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 1938. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Face Behind the Mask?
If you liked The Face Behind the Mask, try Secrets of the Neanderthals, The Untold History Of The United States, Ronaldo.
Who directed The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask (1938) was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars John Nesbitt, Carlos De Valdez, Jack Deery.