The Mask of Diijon

NR
1h 13m
1946
4.9 /10 (15)

He Had Magic at His Finger Tips...And Women At His Feet!

Overview

A stage illusionist plots a revenge after a particularly humiliating comeback attempt.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1946-03-11

Top Billed Cast

Erich von Stroheim

Diijon

Jeanne Bates

Victoria

William Wright

Tony Holiday

Denise Vernac

Denise

Edward Van Sloan

Sheffield

Hope Landin

Mrs. McGaffey

Mauritz Hugo

Danton

Shimen Ruskin

Guzzo

Antonio Filauri

Alex

George Chandler

Diner Counterman (Uncredited)

Roy Darmour

Mark Lindsay (Uncredited)

Robert Malcolm

Fleming (Uncredited)

Anthony Warde

Hold-Up Man (Uncredited)

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