The Man in the Iron Mask (1939)
James Whale’s exciting adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas novel The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) centers on twin heirs to France’s throne who are separated at birth. The first-born Louis, is raised as a prince, but Phillippe is brought up ignorant of his true identity. When Phillippe is arrested with his companions, D’Artagnan and the three Musketeers, he meets his brother, now the king, face-to-face. The tryrannical Louis decides Phillippe could be useful to him as a look-a like, but complications arise when Phillippe meets the king’s beautiful Fiancé. Whale’s film is a swashbuckling adventure tale, full of palace intrigues and thrilling sword fights.
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