The Man Behind the Mask

1936 | 55 minutes | 4.8 ★ (5)

The Man Behind the Mask
  • Overview

    A young couple attend a masked ball before their planned (but secret) elopement. Suddenly everything goes wrong when the young woman is attacked and held hostage by a crazed attacker.

  • Release Date

    23 August 1936

  • DirectingMichael Powell
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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