The Mad Genius
"Cruel passions! Mad longings! A monster playing with the souls of his fellow beings!"
Originally released in 1931. The Mad Genius is a drama/horror film. directed by Michael Curtiz. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, and Charles Butterworth
Synopsis
A crippled puppeteer rescues an abused young boy and turns the boy into a great ballet dancer. Complications ensue when, as a young man, the dancer falls in love with a young woman the puppeteer is also in love with.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Barrymore
as Vladimar Ivan Tsarakov
Marian Marsh
as Nana Carlova
Charles Butterworth
as Karimsky
Donald Cook
as Fedor Ivanoff
Luis Alberni
as Sergei Bankieff
Carmel Myers
as Sonya Preskoya
André Luguet
as Count Robert Renaud
Frankie Darro
as Fedor as a Boy
Chester A. Bachman
as Poster Hanger (uncredited)
Charles Brinley
as Poster Hanger (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mad Genius about?
A crippled puppeteer rescues an abused young boy and turns the boy into a great ballet dancer. Complications ensue when, as a young man, the dancer falls in love with a young woman the puppeteer is...
Who directed The Mad Genius?
The Mad Genius was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is The Mad Genius?
The Mad Genius has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Mad Genius released?
The Mad Genius was released on September 30, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mad Genius?
The main cast of The Mad Genius includes John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Charles Butterworth, Donald Cook, Luis Alberni.