# External JPG not loading in MC in a masked layer

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-jpg-not-loading-in-mc-in-a-masked-layer/167842>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [November 1, 2005, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-jpg-not-loading-in-mc-in-a-masked-layer/167842 "2005-11-01T16:34:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 1, 2005, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-jpg-not-loading-in-mc-in-a-masked-layer/167842/1 "2005-11-01T16:34:43Z")

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I am using loadMovie to load a JPG to a MC. The MC is one of 3 layers under a mask. The mask is not a tween. The image fails to load in the MC. When I move the layer with the MC out from the mask, the JPG loads. Any suggestions?