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The Mask of Diijon (1946)

APPROVED 73 min  -  Drama | Horror | Mystery  -   7 March 1946 (USA)
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A stage illusionist's comeback attempt results in his humiliation. He plots to revenge himself by hypnotizing people into committing murders for him.

Director:

Lew Landers

Writers:

Arthur St. Claire (story), Griffin Jay (screenplay)

Stars:

Erich von Stroheim, Jeanne Bates and William Wright
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The Mask of Diijon -- A magician neglects his career and his wife while he pursues the study of hypnosis. His inattention causes his wife to leave him for a younger man. The magician then begins to use his hypnotic powers to manipulate people and to avenge himself.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Erich von Stroheim ...
Diijon (as Erich Von Stroheim)
Jeanne Bates Jeanne Bates ...
Victoria
William Wright William Wright ...
Tony Holiday
Denise Vernac Denise Vernac ...
Denise
Edward Van Sloan Edward Van Sloan ...
Sheffield
Hope Landin Hope Landin ...
Mrs. McGaffey
Mauritz Hugo Mauritz Hugo ...
Danton
Shimen Ruskin Shimen Ruskin ...
Guzzo
Antonio Filauri Antonio Filauri ...
Alex (as Antonio Filauiri)
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Storyline

A magician neglects his career and his wife while he pursues the study of hypnosis. His inattention causes his wife to leave him for a younger man. The magician them begins to use his hypnotic powers to manipulate people and to avenge himself. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Magician | Hypnosis | Illusionist | Murder | Career  | See more »

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Drama | Horror | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Lo sguardo che uccide See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

[Diijon has hypnotized Victoria and told her to shoot Tony, her piano player]
Victoria: You'd better play "Hearts and Roses" because I'm going to kill you.
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Soundtracks

"White Roses"
Written by Carroll K. Cooper and Lee Zahler
Sung by Jeanne Bates See more »