The Broken Mask

A young white collegian and a fellow black student struggling for understanding come to realize that living together harmoniously is a two-way street.

Directed by Paul F. Heard, The Broken Mask leans on a strong ensemble — Ann Baker, Al Freeman Jr., George Gardner — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1958.