The Man in the Iron Mask
Seen it?1939 | 112 min | Adventure, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Whale
- Louis HaywardKing Louis XIV / Philippe of Gascony
- Joan BennettPrincess Maria Theresa
- Warren WilliamD'Artagnan
- Joseph SchildkrautFouquet
- Alan HalePorthos
- Walter KingsfordColbert
- Miles ManderAramis
- Bert RoachAthos
- Marion MartinMlle. de la Valliere
- Montagu LoveSpanish Ambassador