Man in the Iron Mask one ever saw his face because it was hidden by a mask of black velvet cloth, the true identity of the prisoner remains a mystery; it has been extensively debated by historians, and various theories have been expounded in numerous books and films. Among the leading theories are those proposed by writer and philosopher Voltaire: he claimed in the second edition of his "Questions sur l'Encyclopédie" (1771) that the prisoner wore a mask made of iron rather than of cloth, and that he was the older, illegitimate brother of Louis XIV. What little is known about the historical Man in
Lady in the Iron Mask Hayward had played the dual role of the imprisoned prince and his twin in the 1939 version "The Man in the Iron Mask" while Alan Hale, Sr. portrayed Porthos, and in what may have been an instance of stunt casting, the same part was subsequently played by his lookalike son Alan Hale, Jr. in "Lady in the Iron Mask" thirteen years later. Louis Hayward ... D'Artagnan<br> Patricia Medina ... Princess Anne / Princess Louise<br> Alan Hale, Jr. ... Porthos<br> Judd Holdren ... Aramis<br> Steve Brodie ... Athos<br> John Sutton ... Duke de Valdac<br> Hal Gerard ... Philip of Spain<br> Lester