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Behind the Mask
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Behind the Mask

1932-02-25 · 68 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Horror · Thriller

A Secret Service agent nabs a scalpel-happy doctor who runs drugs in caskets.

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Directors
John Francis Dillon
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HoltJack HoltJack Hart aka Quinn
Constance CummingsConstance CummingsJulie Arnold
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffJim Henderson
Claude KingClaude KingArnold
Bertha MannBertha MannNurse Edwards
Edward Van SloanEdward Van SloanDr. August Steiner / Dr. Alec Munsell / Mr. X
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonCapt. E.J. Hawkes
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonAgent Burke
Martha MattoxMartha MattoxHotel Ansonia Maid
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldEastland Hospital Nurse
Harry TenbrookHarry TenbrookMan in Black / Henchman in Boat

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