The Face Behind the Mask is a 1941 film that tells the story of a hopeful new immigrant, Janos Szaby (Peter Lorre), arriving in New York City, who is trapped in a hotel fire that leaves his face hideously scarred. Refused employment although still able to work, the only way he can survive is by turning to theft. Janos falls in love with Helen (Evelyn Keyes), who sees the goodness within him.
The screenplay was adapted by Paul Jarrico, Arthur Levinson, and Allen Vincent from the play Interim by Thomas Edward O'Connell. The film was directed by Robert Florey.
The Face Behind The Mask is a 1974 Kung-Fu film. The films stars popular Chinese actor Lo Lieh.
Janos Szaby is a kind, innocent immigrant to America. Just after he arrives though, he is caught in a fire and his face is horribly burned and disfigured. Although a skilled craftsman his hideous features make it impossible for him to get work, and driven by despair he is forced to turn to crime to live. He finds himself very proficient at that, and soon makes enough money to buy a very lifelike mask to hide his scars behind. He hates what he does, but is he in too deep to get out? Written by Ken Yousten
Dramatized documentary short film describing 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. Written by Jim Beaver
