The Masked Woman

The Masked Woman

60 mins | Drama | Jan. 16, 1927

Baron Tolento lusts for Diane Delatour, his physician's wife, and donates money to their favorite charity, a children's home, in hope of gaining her favor. When Delatour is called away, Tolento inveigles Diane into attending a party at his house. There he threatens to ruin her husband if she does not submit to his demands within three months. Diane retaliates by showing him a letter proving that Tolento has only three months to live, according to a specialist. Delatour learns of his wife's presence at the party from one of the baron's women, and when Tolento makes Diane heir to his fortune, he becomes convinced of her infidelity.

The Masked Woman

60 mins | Drama | Jan. 16, 1927

The Masked Woman
Baron Tolento lusts for Diane Delatour, his physician's wife, and donates money to their favorite charity, a children's home, in hope of gaining her favor. When Delatour is called away, Tolento inveigles Diane into attending a party at his house. There he threatens to ruin her husband if she does not submit to his demands within three months. Diane retaliates by showing him a letter proving that Tolento has only three months to live, according to a specialist. Delatour learns of his wife's presence at the party from one of the baron's women, and when Tolento makes Diane heir to his fortune, he becomes convinced of her infidelity.
Producers First National Pictures
Original title The Masked Woman
Directors Silvano Balboni
Writers Charles Méré, June Mathis

Cast

Anna Q. Nilsson

as Diane Delatour

Holbrook Blinn

as Baron Tolento

Einar Hanson

as Dr. René Delatour (as Einar Hansen)

Charles Murray

as André O'Donohue (as Charlie Murray)

Gertrude Short

as Mimi

Ruth Roland

as Dolly Green

R.O. Pennell

as Monsieur Lapoule (as Richard Pennell)

Cora Macey

as Matron

Paulette Day

as Baby