i suppose that that the majority of quota quickies were crime films because this limited the size of the cast and the number of sets required.This is a mystery drama with a difference.Not only is the story a mystery drama the actual film is a mystery as it is totally unfathomable.At the beginning of the film Hugh Williams is attacked so that someone can use his costume for a masked ball.Why the thief didn't hire his own costume is not explained.At the ball a shield is stolen and Jane Baxter is abducted.Why she is abducted is never made clear.The shield has been stolen for a mad astronomer who falls out with the crooks.Don't expect me to explain why,and so on.Maybe the original 79 minute version would explain all.Till then we will be kept guessing.
Review of The Man Behind the Mask
