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The Face Behind the Mask

54% | Mar 19, 1938 | Documentary, Mystery, History

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.

Featured Crew

Jacques Tourneur
Director
Jack Chertok
Producer

Cast

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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)
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Mary Howard
La Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)

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