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The Face Behind the Mask

5.6193811mNR

DocumentaryMysteryHistory

This dramatized short film describes the historical mystery of France's "man in the iron mask". King Louis XIV imprisoned a man who was never identified, but who was forced to wear an iron mask for the length of his captivity, which ended only in his death. Several candidates for the identity of the man are investigated.

Directed by Jacques Tourneur

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CAST

The people behind the story

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John NesbittNarrator (voice)

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Carlos De ValdezBit Part (uncredited)

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Jack DeeryBit Part (uncredited)

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Ivo HendersonBit Part (uncredited)

Mary Howard

Mary HowardLa Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)

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George W. JimenezSpanish King (uncredited)

Edward Keane

Edward KeaneNicholas Fouquet (uncredited)

Michael Mark

Michael MarkPeasant (uncredited)