The Purple Mask (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, The Purple Mask is an adventure film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. France, 1803: 11 years after the Revolution, a royalist underground is led by a new 'Scarlet Pimpernel', the Purple Mask, who rescues nobles in distress and kidnaps Napoleon's officials for ransom, aided by the spy services of a group of lovely models headed by Laurette (really the Duc de Latour's daughter). But even she doesn't know the Purple Mask's real identity as foppish dancing master Rene...
Who’s in it. The Purple Mask stars Tony Curtis as Rene de Traviere / The Purple Mask, Colleen Miller as Laurette de Latour, Gene Barry as Captain Charles Laverne and Dan O'Herlihy as Brisquet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Purple Mask has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purple Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purple Mask tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purple Mask (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Purple Mask change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Purple Mask worth watching?
- The Purple Mask holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purple Mask?
- The Purple Mask stars Tony Curtis, Colleen Miller, Gene Barry, Dan O'Herlihy and Angela Lansbury.
- When was The Purple Mask released?
- The Purple Mask was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.