The Face Behind the Mask

Name: The Face Behind the Mask
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror
Released: 1941
Duration: 69 min

English • 1941 • 1h 9m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Robert Florey

Crime Drama Horror

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Florey

WriterPaul Jarrico, Allen Vincent

CinematographerFranz Planer

ComposerSidney Cutner

EditorCharles Nelson

ProducerWallace MacDonald

Cast

Peter Lorreas Janos 'Johnny' Szabo

Evelyn Keyesas Helen Williams

Don Beddoeas Lt. James 'Jim' O'Hara

John Tyrrellas Watts

Cy Schindellas Benson

James Seayas Jeff Jeffries

Warren Asheas Johnson, Reporter

Charles C. Wilsonas Chief O'Brien

George McKayas Terry Finnegan

Ernie Adamsas Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Sam Ashas Mike Cary - Pilot (uncredited)

Al Bridgeas Flop House Manager (uncredited)

Mary Currieras Burn Treatment Nurse (uncredited)

John Dilsonas Man at Dock Asking for a Light (uncredited)

Sarah Edwardsas Mrs. Perkins (uncredited)

Eddie Fosteras Street Passerby Lighting Cigarette (uncredited)

Joel Friedkinas Charlie Perkins (uncredited)

Jack Gardneras Man Calling in Fire (uncredited)