The Mad Magician
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Originally released in 1954. The Mad Magician is a thriller/crime film. directed by John Brahm. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, and Eva Gabor
Synopsis
Don Gallico is an inventor of stage magic effects who aspires to become a star in his own right. Just before his first performance his act is shut down by capricious manager Ross Ormond who wants Gallico's brilliant buzz saw effect for the act of The Great Rinaldi, an established star. With this defeat, and the humiliation of having already lost his wife Claire to Ormond, Gallico decides it is time to take matters into his own hands.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vincent Price
as Don Gallico
Mary Murphy
as Karen Lee
Eva Gabor
as Claire Gallico Ormond
John Emery
as Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
Donald Randolph
as Ross Ormond
Lenita Lane
as Alice Prentiss
Patrick O'Neal
as Lt. Alan Bruce
Jay Novello
as Frank Prentiss
Corey Allen
as Gus a Stagehand (uncredited)
Conrad Brooks
as Bonfire Extra (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mad Magician about?
Don Gallico is an inventor of stage magic effects who aspires to become a star in his own right. Just before his first performance his act is shut down by capricious manager Ross Ormond who wants G...
Who directed The Mad Magician?
The Mad Magician was directed by John Brahm.
How long is The Mad Magician?
The Mad Magician has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Mad Magician released?
The Mad Magician was released on May 19, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mad Magician?
The main cast of The Mad Magician includes Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery, Donald Randolph.