The Face Behind the Mask

The Face Behind the Mask

What fiendish fury turns man into monster?

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1941-01-16

Crime, Drama, Horror

Runtime: 69 minutes

In this low-budget thriller, Peter Lorre plays Janos Szabo, an immigrant from Hungary who is a skilled craftsman. After he's caught in a fire, his face is horribly scarred; his terrifying appearance makes it impossible for him to get a job. With nowhere else to turn, Janos begins working for the criminal underworld. Janos begins having second thoughts about his life of crime when he falls in love.

Featured Crew

Wallace MacDonald

Producer

Robert Florey

Director

Arthur Levinson

Story