USA, 1915
3 reels
35mm film, black and white
silent
An American fantasy film made by Pathe.
Plot Summary
Lieutenant Scala finds a grotesque mask which, according to legend, brings death and/or misfortune to anyone who is seen through it. Scala dons the mask and looks at Lieutenant Lombard, his rival for the affections of Lenore. Lombard subsequently loses at cards, runs up huge debts and is imprisoned for forgery after Scala double crosses him.
Press
Bath Daily Times 21 July 1915 p.2
The much discussed photo feature “The Japanese Mask,” […] no doubt will prove highly interesting to those who love the best in photo plays. It is a very strong and unusual story, well staged and presented by a most competent cast of players – review (Amusements: Columbia Theatre), author not credited
References
Newspapers
- Bath Daily Record 21 July 1915 p.2 – review (Amusements: Columbia Theatre)
- The Virginian-Pilot 30 August 1915 p.4 – note (At the arcade)
