The Mask (1921)

• 85%
• 1921
• Crime
• Drama
• Mystery
• Bertram Bracken
• Jack Holt
• Hedda Nova
• Michael D. Moore

Kenneth Traynor goes to South Africa to investigate conditions in a diamond mine in which he is interested. He is about to return home when he meets a wayward twin brother, Jack, who starts home with him. The ship is blown up and everyone reported lost. Signor Keralio, a friend of Kenneth Traynor's, suddenly surprises Kenneth's wife with the news that her husband has been saved. In reality it is Jack Traynor. He has conspired with Keralio to impersonate his brother, for which Keralio agrees to pay him well, Keralio's purpose being to secure Kenneth's wife for himself. Eventually the real husband, Kenneth, returns but is demented. He visits his home and is recognized by his son, Mickey. Keralio sees Kenneth with the boy and brings them both to his apartment, then sends for Mrs. Traynor, gives her a glimpse of her real husband and boy. He is forcing his attentions upon the wife when Kenneth suddenly becomes his normal self, recognizes his boy and rushes to his wife's rescue.