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The Face Behind the Mask

Where:

New York

What fiendish fury turns man into monster? — In this low-budget thriller, Peter Lorre plays Janos Szabo, an immigrant from Hungary who is a skilled craftsman. After he's caught in a fire, his face is horribly scarred; his terrifying appearance makes it impossible for him to get a job. With nowhere else to turn, Janos begins working for the criminal underworld. Janos begins having second thoughts about his life of crime when he falls in love

Released in 1941 — 69 minutes

Genres:

Crime Drama Horror

Language:

English