The Face Behind the Mask
~What fiendish fury turns man into monster?
Overview
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.
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Horror
General Information
Release Date: 1941-01-16
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 69 min
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