PETER CUSHING and The Man in the Iron Mask' 1939! During his time in Hollywood, #PeterCushing did double duty on this film. In additional to his own role, he would feed Louis Hayward the lines for the split screenshots. Director #JamesWhale initially cast him only to play opposite Hayward in the sequences where both twins appear together, but was impressed enough with the newcomer that he offered Cushing a small part on horseback.
THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK was Peter Cushing's film debut, and he had the unique opportunity to view his own rushes and improve his own performance, especially since none of it would be used in the finished feature. As 'Second Officer,' he can be seen 17 minutes in, with two lines of dialogue ("I've been here before").
PETER CUSHING formed a great friendship with Hayward and his wife Ida Lupino. During his time, broke and seeking work, he was invited to dinner at the Hayward's beautiful beach home.. and ended up staying several months!
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