

The Mask of Diijon
1946-03-11 · 73 min · ★ 4.7
A stage illusionist plots a revenge after a particularly humiliating comeback attempt.
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- Directors
- Lew Landers
- Production companies
- PRC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Erich von StroheimDiijon
Jeanne BatesVictoria
William WrightTony Holiday
Edward Van SloanSheffield
Hope LandinMrs. McGaffey
Mauritz HugoDanton
Shimen RuskinGuzzo
George ChandlerDiner Counterman (Uncredited)
Anthony WardeHold-Up Man (Uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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