The Face Behind the Mask
“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.
Where to watch The Face Behind the Mask in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About The Face Behind the Mask
The Face Behind the Mask is a 1941 English-language crime, drama and horror film directed by Robert Florey. The cast is led by Peter Lorre, Evelyn Keyes, Don Beddoe. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom.
The Face Behind the Mask was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 16, 1941, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Writers
- Paul Jarrico, Arthur Levinson, Allen Vincent
- Release date
- January 16, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Face Behind the Mask cast & crew
The Face Behind the Mask was directed by Robert Florey and written by Paul Jarrico, Arthur Levinson, and Allen Vincent.
The cast features Peter Lorre as Janos 'Johnny' Szabo, Evelyn Keyes as Helen Williams, Don Beddoe as Lt. James 'Jim' O'Hara, George E. Stone as Dinky, John Tyrrell as Watts, and Cy Schindell as Benson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sidney Cutner, cinematography is by Franz Planer, and it was produced by Wallace MacDonald and Irving Briskin.
Is The Face Behind the Mask worth watching?
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and horror, The Face Behind the Mask is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Face Behind the Mask
Peter Lorre
Janos 'Johnny' Szabo
Evelyn Keyes
Helen Williams
Don Beddoe
Lt. James 'Jim' O'Hara
George E. Stone
Dinky
John Tyrrell
Watts
Cy Schindell
Benson
Stanley Brown
Harry
James Seay
Jeff Jeffries
Warren Ashe
Johnson, Reporter
Charles C. Wilson
Chief O'Brien
George McKay
Terry Finnegan
Ernie Adams
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
The Face Behind the Mask — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Face Behind the Mask in United States?
The Face Behind the Mask is streaming on Darkroom in United States.
▸Is The Face Behind the Mask on Darkroom?
Yes — The Face Behind the Mask is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is The Face Behind the Mask in?
The Face Behind the Mask is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Face Behind the Mask?
The Face Behind the Mask runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
▸What is The Face Behind the Mask rated?
The Face Behind the Mask is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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