Reviewer:
dahlusion
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November 15, 2023
Subject:
A Short Master Piece Of Crime Noir.
I'll watch any movie with Peter Lorre in it.
"The Face Behind the Mask" is an extremely well done movie,
considering its very low budget and the time period it was filmed in––it feels more like a stage play than a movie.
With that said, Lorre's performance is outstanding, as is Robert Florey's direction.
The plot is simple, the writing is simple, but the lighting, the shadows, and the camera angles add a visual complexity that is worth the viewing.
I wasn't bored while watching this short masterpiece of crime noir.
Thank you to Arthur Blacksmith for the upload.