The Mask of Diijon

The Mask of Diijon

He Had Magic at His Finger Tips...And Women At His Feet!

NR 1946 · 73 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A stage illusionist plots a revenge after a particularly humiliating comeback attempt.

Directed by Lew Landers · Written by Arthur St. Claire

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