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The Face Behind the Mask
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The Face Behind the Mask

1941-01-16 · 69 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama · Horror

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.

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Directors
Robert Florey
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter LorrePeter LorreJanos 'Johnny' Szabo
Evelyn KeyesEvelyn KeyesHelen Williams
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeLt. James 'Jim' O'Hara
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneDinky
John TyrrellJohn TyrrellWatts
Cy SchindellCy SchindellBenson
Stanley BrownStanley BrownHarry
James SeayJames SeayJeff Jeffries
Warren AsheWarren AsheJohnson, Reporter
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonChief O'Brien
George McKayGeorge McKayTerry Finnegan
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsHotel Guest (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshMike Cary - Pilot (uncredited)
Al BridgeAl BridgeFlop House Manager (uncredited)
Mary CurrierMary CurrierBurn Treatment Nurse (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonMan at Dock Asking for a Light (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsMrs. Perkins (uncredited)
Eddie FosterStreet Passerby Lighting Cigarette (uncredited)
Joel FriedkinJoel FriedkinCharlie Perkins (uncredited)
Jack GardnerMan Calling in Fire (uncredited)

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