The Face Behind the Mask
1941, English. Directed by Robert Florey.
What fiendish fury turns man into monster?
A kindly, enthusiastic, newly-arrived American immigrant from Hungary is forced to turn to a life of crime after his face is badly disfigured in a hotel fire.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Robert FloreyDirector
- Peter LorreJanos 'Johnny' Szabo
- Evelyn KeyesHelen Williams
- Don BeddoeLt. James 'Jim' O'Hara
- George E. StoneDinky
- John TyrrellWatts
- Cy SchindellBenson
- Stanley BrownHarry
- James SeayJeff Jeffries
- Warren AsheJohnson, Reporter
- Charles Cahill WilsonChief O'Brien
- George McKayTerry Finnegan
- Ernie AdamsHotel Guest (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 January 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Jarrico, Arthur Levinson, Allen Vincent
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The Face Behind the Mask: quick answers
Is The Face Behind the Mask worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does The Face Behind the Mask have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Face Behind the Mask. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Face Behind the Mask parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Face Behind the Mask is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Face Behind the Mask on?
The Face Behind the Mask isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Face Behind the Mask?
If you liked The Face Behind the Mask, try Cry of the City, Riot in Cell Block 11, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask (1941) was directed by Robert Florey and stars Peter Lorre, Evelyn Keyes, Don Beddoe.