Behind the Mask (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1932, Behind the Mask is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 68 minutes. “A Slinking Fiend ... Sulking Terror ... Mad Murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Secret Service agent (Jack Holt) nabs a scalpel-happy doctor who runs drugs in caskets.
Who’s in it. Behind the Mask stars Jack Holt as Jack Hart aka Quinn, Constance Cummings as Julie Arnold, Boris Karloff as Jim Henderson and Claude King as Arnold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Behind the Mask has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Mask tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Mask (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Mask change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Mask worth watching?
- Behind the Mask holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask stars Jack Holt, Constance Cummings, Boris Karloff, Claude King and Bertha Mann.
- When was Behind the Mask released?
- Behind the Mask was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.