The Masked Woman
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The Masked Woman

A drama of Continental loves and jealousies- of a daring woman who sacrificed her conscience to love- sold her soul and body to Passion. Who was the "Woman behind the mask?"

10.0 / 10 1927 1h 0mNR English
Drama

Storyline

Baron Tolento lusts for Diane Delatour, his physician's wife, and donates money to their favorite charity, a children's home, in hope of gaining her favor. When Delatour is called away, Tolento inveigles Diane into attending a party at his house. There he threatens to ruin her husband if she does not submit to his demands within three months. Diane retaliates by showing him a letter proving that Tolento has only three months to live, according to a specialist. Delatour learns of his wife's presence at the party from one of the baron's women, and when Tolento makes Diane heir to his fortune, he becomes convinced of her infidelity.

Cast & Crew

Anna Q. Nilsson

Anna Q. Nilsson

Diane Delatour

Lead
Holbrook Blinn

Holbrook Blinn

Baron Tolento

Einar Hanson

Einar Hanson

Dr. René Delatour (as Einar Hansen)

Charles Murray

Charles Murray

André O'Donohue (as Charlie Murray)

Gertrude Short

Gertrude Short

Mimi

Ruth Roland

Ruth Roland

Dolly Green

RP

R.O. Pennell

Monsieur Lapoule (as Richard Pennell)

CM

Cora Macey

Matron

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Silvano Balboni's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
5.0
Every frame feels alive. The Masked Woman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker