The Broken Mask Explained

The Broken Mask
Director:James P. Hogan
Producer:Morris R. Schlank
Starring:Cullen Landis
Barbara Bedford
Wheeler Oakman
Cinematography:Edward Gheller
Editing:Roy Eiler
Studio:Morris R. Schlank Productions
Distributor:Anchor Film Distributors
Runtime:60 minutes
Country:United States
Language:Silent
English intertitles

The Broken Mask is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by James P. Hogan and starring Cullen Landis, Barbara Bedford and Wheeler Oakman.[1] It was made by the independent Morris R. Schlank's production company.

Synopsis

Pertio, an Argentine dancer in New Orleans, falls in love with fellow performer Caricia. She persuades him to have his facial scars fixed by a plastic surgeon and the two team up both professionally and romantically. However the jealous doctor now desires Caricia and sets out to split them up.

Cast

Reception

A review in Variety found "little to recommend", but The Film Daily was more positive.

Photoplay's gave the film a positive review, writing, "Despite the theme's primitive ugliness, it is a colorful, imaginative picture with enough suspense to keep you gasping." The review also praised the performances of leads Landis and Bedford.[2]

The National Board of Review magazine, in 1942, described the film as "An interesting romance," and "A story of deep love and jealousy."[3]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Munden p.93
  2. . September 1928 . The Broken Mask—Anchor . . United States . Photoplay Publishing Co. . 14 December 2023.
  3. Book: . 1942 . National Board of Review magazine 1942 . New York, NY . . 370 . 28013598.