Movie Description

The Face Behind the Mask

(1938)

Overview

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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Original TitleThe Face Behind the Mask

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1938-03-19

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 11m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Mystery
  • History