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The Mad Magician
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The Mad Magician

1954-05-19 · 72 min · ★ 6.9

Thriller · Crime · Mystery · Horror

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.

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Directors
John Brahm
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vincent PriceVincent PriceDon Gallico
Mary MurphyMary MurphyKaren Lee
Eva GaborEva GaborClaire Gallico Ormond
John EmeryJohn EmeryRinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
Donald RandolphDonald RandolphRoss Ormond
Lenita LaneLenita LaneAlice Prentiss
Patrick O'NealPatrick O'NealLt. Alan Bruce
Jay NovelloJay NovelloFrank Prentiss
Corey AllenCorey AllenGus a Stagehand (uncredited)
Conrad BrooksConrad BrooksBonfire Extra (uncredited)
Roy EngelDetective (uncredited)
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotProgram Hawker (uncredited)
Roland VarnoRoland VarnoMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited)

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