The Mask 

During World War II, Lt. Wilenski bails out of a crippled plane over the Sahara Desert, but the harsh and unrelenting conditions in the desert almost result in his death. After his rescue, ... See full summary »

Director:

John Newland

Writers:

Russell Beggs (teleplay), Merwin Gerard (creator)

Stars:

Wesley Lau, Luis Van Rooten, Stephen Bekassy

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Wesley Lau	...	Lt. Harold Wilenski
Luis Van Rooten	...	Brimley
Stephen Bekassy	...	Dr. Beauvais
Joan Elan	...	Nurse
John Newland	...	Himself - Host

Storyline

During World War II, Lt. Wilenski bails out of a crippled plane over the Sahara Desert, but the harsh and unrelenting conditions in the desert almost result in his death. After his rescue, however, he and his rescuers are stunned to discover that he not only has somehow acquired the memory of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, but also has the monarch's facial features!

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 1960 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Joseph M. Schenck Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Desert Mystery

Wesley Lau stars as Lt. Leonard Wilenski, a pilot in World War II whose plane crash lands in the harsh Egyptian desert. After surviving the crash, the poor man almost loses his life in the high desert heat to dehydration, but is fortunately rescued in time to be taken to hospital where he receives vital medical care. After he awakens bandaged from his sunburns, he believes himself to be possessed by the spirit of an ancient Egyptian prince, but upon awakening returns to his old self, only to discover his face has changed! A later expedition to locate that prince's tomb will restore his own face, though not resolve the mystery. Effective tale nonetheless.