The Face Behind the Mask (1941)

Directors

Robert Florey

Cast

Peter Lorre, Evelyn Keyes, Don Beddoe, George E. Stone

The story

Janos Szabo (Peter Lorre) is a hopeful new Hungarian immigrant who, on his first day in New York City, is trapped in a hotel fire that leaves his face hideously scarred. He is refused employment due to his appearance and, though possessing tremendous skill as a watchmaker, is unable to find any work. In extreme poverty, and despite believing that dishonesty can never bring happiness, he resorts to safecracking to obtain food, medicine, and a warm bed for his only friend, Dinky (George E.

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