The Man in the Iron Mask Movie Review 1939

Swashbuckling tale about twin brothers (played by Hayward) separated at birth. One turns out to be King Louis XIV of France, and the other is imprisoned and forced to wear an iron mask that hides his identity. Philippe is eventually rescued by musketeer D'Artagnan (William) and the musketeers join forces for action-packed adventure and royal revenge. Remake of the "The Iron Mask" (1929) with Douglas Fairbanks and subsequently remade several times for both TV and the big screen.

Distribution

Critics' Choice Video & DVD, PO Box 749, Itasca, IL 60143, Toll-free: 800-993-6357, Email: vcatalog@ccvideo.com, URL: http://www.ccvideo.com

Available on VHS
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adventure Drama, France, Period Piece: 17th Century, Swashbucklers, Books to Film: Alexandre Dumas, Twins, Revenge, Royalty, French

Screenplay

George Bruce

Cast

Louis Hayward, Alan Hale, Joan Bennett, Warren William, Joseph Schildkraut, Walter Kingsford, Marion Martin

Cinematography

Robert Planck

Director

James Whale

Music

Lucien Moraweck

Producer

Edward Small, United Artists