Film

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Next on Thu, Jul 16, 7:00 p.m.

MoMA, Floor T1, Theater 1

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 1

Member tickets available Jul 2

Explore category and above

All tickets available Jul 9

The Face Behind the Mask. 1941. USA. Directed by Robert Florey. Courtesy Columbia Pictures/Photofest

The Face Behind the Mask. 1941. USA. Directed by Robert Florey. Screenplay by Allen Vincent, Paul Jarrico, based on a story by Arthur Levinson and a radio play by Thomas Edward O’Connell. With Peter Lorre, Evelyn Keyes, Don Beddoe. DCP. 68 min.

As the war rages in Europe, an eager Hungarian immigrant moves to New York City, only to be deceived by locals and find himself trapped in a fire that tragically disfigures him. Unable to find work due to his appearance, he turns to the criminal underworld to survive and earn recognition and respect. In this underseen noir B movie with a leading role tailored to his outsider persona, Peter Lorre gives one of his most remarkable performances, a metaphor for his fortunes in Hollywood and the fate reserved for those outcasts fated to remain on society’s fringes.

This film accompanies Immigrant Nation: People in Transit.

Events

Thu, Jul 16, 7:00 p.m.

MoMA, Floor T1, Theater 1

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 1
Member tickets available Jul 2

Explore category and above

All tickets available Jul 9
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Fri, Jul 24, 4:30 p.m.

MoMA, Floor T1, Theater 1

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 1
Member tickets available Jul 10

Explore category and above

All tickets available Jul 17
Google

Apple/Outlook

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