The Purple Mask
Originally released in 1955. The Purple Mask is a adventure film. directed by H. Bruce Humberstone. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tony Curtis, Colleen Miller, and Gene Barry
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tony Curtis
as Rene de Traviere / The Purple Mask
Colleen Miller
as Laurette de Latour
Gene Barry
as Captain Charles Laverne
Dan O'Herlihy
as Brisquet
Angela Lansbury
as Madame Valentine
George Dolenz
as Marcel Cadonal
John Hoyt
as Rochet
Donald Randolph
as Andre Majolin
Robert Cornthwaite
as Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephen Bekassy
as Baron de Morleve
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purple Mask 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,...
Who directed The Purple Mask?
The Purple Mask was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
How long is The Purple Mask?
The Purple Mask has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Purple Mask released?
The Purple Mask was released on June 15, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Purple Mask?
The main cast of The Purple Mask includes Tony Curtis, Colleen Miller, Gene Barry, Dan O'Herlihy, Angela Lansbury.