Released 1944, the mask of dimitrios stars sydney greenstreet, peter lorre, zachary scott, faye emerson the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. The mask of dimitrios is a film directed by jean negulesco with sydney greenstreet, zachary scott, faye emerson, peter lorre, year. The mask of dimitrios film by negulesco 1944 britannica. The mask of dimitrios is the rather exciting story of an archcriminal responsible for murder, blackmail, smuggling and an attempted assassination in the balkans. Add the mask of dimitrios 1944 to your film noir collection. May 23, 20 the mask of dimitrios is the rather exciting story of an archcriminal responsible for murder, blackmail, smuggling and an attempted assassination in the balkans. Jul 19, 20 a coffin for dimitrios and also for being the fifth in a series of thrillers costarring sydney greenstreet identified in the trailer as the fat man with peter lorre the little man. The mask of dimitrios full frame, manufactured on demand. The mask of dimitrios is a relative rarity for its time in that it follows eric amblers book faithfully. The mask of dimitrios 1944 trailers and clips moviefone.
Starring sydney greenstreet, peter lorre, faye emerson, and zachary scott. Original mask of dimitrios, the 1944 movie poster in vf. Mystery writer cornelius leyden becomes intrigued when the murdered body of a vicious career criminal washes up in the bosphorus. On may 21, 20, warner home video released the mask of dimitrios on dvd. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the mask of dimitrios near you. The mask of dimitrios 1944 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Start by selecting add to favorites on the info screen of any show, movie or team. The mask of dimitrios 1944 directed by jean negulesco. The mask of dimitrios trailer 1944 peter lorre sydney. And at the beginning of the film he shows up dead scott would go on to again show up dead at the beginning of mildred pierce. Indeed, mask would be a top tier noir entry were it not for the fact that the script bogs down in talk a bit too.
Original movie poster for mask of dimitrios 1944 6538 original warner brothers six sheet poster 81x81. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The stars of the film are two well known contract players at warner brothers. The mask of dimitrios the mask of dimitrios, screen play by frank gruber, from a novel by eric ambler. A mystery writer named leyden is intrigued by the tale of notorious criminal dimitrios makropolous, whose body was found washed up on the shore in istanbul.
A coffin for dimitrios and also for being the fifth in a series of thrillers costarring sydney greenstreet identified in the trailer as the fat man with peter lorre the little man. Mask of dimitrios dvd movie video at cd universe, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping. The mask of dimitrios is a 1944 american film noir directed by jean negulesco and written by frank gruber, based on the 1939 novel of the same name written by eric ambler. Frank gruberfrom eric amblers novel a coffin for dimitrios.
But the main thing about reading the book, the primary pleasure unavailable to viewers of the 1944 film the mask of dimitrios, is that the movie timeframe makes the story more or less a highlight reel. With peter lorre, sydney greenstreet, zachary scott, faye emerson. Warner, adolph deutsch, arthur edeson, frederick richards, zachary scott, faye emerson, peter lorre, victor francen, steven geray, florence bates, eduardo ciannelli, kurt katch, marjorie hoshelle, georges metaxa, john. Based on a novel by eric ambler, the mask of dimitrios also features faye emerson, who was in the news at the time, as she had just wed the son of president franklin d. The mask of dimitrios backgrounded with international intrigues, the mask of dimitrios has an occasional element of suspense, but those moments are comparatively few. Watch the mask of dimitrios trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The mask of dimitrios is an intricate little conspiracy thrillercumfilm noir that provides a great deal of entertainment value for fans of intrigue and betrayal, all cast in shadowy light that obscures as much as it illuminates. The fabulous tale of a man of mystery a meek novelist investigates the mysterious death of a notorious scoundrel. With the help of local police colonel haki kurt katch, leyden journeys across. Peters, peter lorre cornelius latimer leyden, zachary scott dimitrios makropoulos, faye emerson irana preveza,victor francen wladislaw grodek, steven geray. The only major change is to accommodate peter lorre. The mask of dimitrios is a 1944 american film noir directed by jean negulesco and written by frank gruber, based on the 1939 novel of the same name written by eric ambler in the united states, it was published as a coffin for dimitrios the film features sydney greenstreet, zachary scott as dimitrios makropoulos, faye emerson and peter lorre. Mar 04, 2017 trailer for the 1944 film the mask of dimitrios.
The mask of dimitrios begins as the body of dimitrios makropoulos washes onto an istanbul beach. The death intrigues visiting mystery writer cornelius leyden, who unravels the lethal web of deceit, blackmail and murder behind the mask of dimitrios. The mask of dimitrios trailer turner classic movies. A smuggler sydney greenstreet and a writer peter lorre trace a criminals zachary scott life. Other articles where the mask of dimitrios is discussed. Jean negulescos adaptation of an eric ambler thriller stars zachary scott as neerdowell dimitrios. Read the full synopsis of the mask of dimitrios, 1944, directed by jean negulesco, with sydney greenstreet, zachary scott, faye emerson, at turner classic movies. Jean negulesco directed the film starring peter lorre, sydney greenstreet, and zachary scott. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the mask of dimitrios 1944 jean negulesco on allmovie. The mask of dimitrios may get bogged down with its storytelling structure, but dont let that keep you from enjoying yet another amazing encounter between greenstreet and lorre. The mask of dimitrios 1944 stream and watch online. The mask of dimitrios, dvd, full frame, manufactured on demand, dolby, mono sound, suspensefilm noir, 883316781524.
The movie was a stylish adaptation of an eric ambler novel about a mystery writer who becomes involved in a murder investigation. Read the the mask of dimitrios movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The mask of dimitrios is a 1944 english film stars sydney greenstreet, jean negulesco, eric ambler, frank gruber, henry blanke, jack l. The mask of dimitrios dvd, 20 for sale online ebay. The mask of dimitrios is a 1944 american film noir directed by jean negulesco and written by frank gruber, based on the 1939 novel of the same name written by eric ambler in the united states, it was published as a coffin for dimitrios. One of the great film noir classics to come out of the 1940s, the mask of dimitrios boasts no superstars, just uniformly fine talents, a terrific script full of subtle intrigue and surprises, and. Upon seeing the body, leyden becomes obsessed with uncovering the story behind the crime lords rise to power. Buy the mask of dimitrios dvd full frame, manufactured on demand, dolby, mono sound at. The mask of dimitrios synopsis a smuggler sydney greenstreet and a writer peter lorre trace a criminals zachary scott life. No big deal another minor difference is the hapless bureaucrat dimitrios hustles. A corpse washes onto the beach, which the police identify as famous, wanted criminal dimitrios makropoulos. While on vacation in istanbul, mystery novelist cornelius leyden peter lorre is given the opportunity to view the body of the recently deceased criminal mastermind dimitrios makropoulos zachary scott. The film features sydney greenstreet, zachary scott as dimitrios makropoulos, faye emerson and peter lorre.
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