The Man in the Iron Mask (1939)
Despotic King Louis XIV discovers he has a twin brother who has grown up under the tutelage of his foster father, the patriotic musketeer D'Artagnan.
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Top Billed Cast
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Louis XIV -
Maria Theresa -
D'Artagnan -
Fouquet -
Porthos -
Colbert -
Aramis -
Athos -
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Spanish Ambassador -
Queen Anne -
Louis XIII -
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Commandant of Bastille -
Lord High Constable of France
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Director:
James WhaleWriters:
Alexandre Dumas (novel), George Bruce (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Trivia
Heavy metal band Iron Maiden got their name from this particular adaptation of the classic story. Band founder Steve Harris stated that he had seen it on TV one night in 1975. After having seen the picture, it made him think of the infamous torture device, thus giving the band it's now world famous moniker.
Quotes
Philippe:
I became King on my fifth birthday. By my sixth I learned not to offer encouragement. Sooner or later everyone comes to me.
Goofs
In one chase scene, a character fires a pistol three times in quick succession. 17th century firearms had to be reloaded after each shot.
Crazy Credits
The credits are printed into a old book. A unseen male hand pages through it.
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Genres
Adventure | History | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
13 July 1939Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USAContribute to this page
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