The Mad Magician (1954)

Cast

• Vincent Price - Don Gallico
• Mary Murphy - Karen Lee
• Eva Gabor - Claire Gallico Ormond
• John Emery - Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
• Donald Randolph - Ross Ormond
• Lenita Lane - Alice Prentiss
• Patrick O'Neal - Lt. Alan Bruce
• Jay Novello - Frank Prentiss
• Corey Allen - Gus a Stagehand (uncredited)
• Conrad Brooks - Bonfire Extra (uncredited)

Screenplay

• Crane Wilbur (Screenplay)
• Crane Wilbur (Story)

Themes

Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

mask, inventor, crematorium, illusion, contract, murder, black and white, police detective, fingerprint, ex-wife, circular saw, bonfire, landlady, impersonation, magic trick

Trailer

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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 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.

Who directed The Mad Magician?

The Mad Magician was directed by John Brahm.

Who stars in The Mad Magician?

The Mad Magician stars Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery, Donald Randolph, Lenita Lane.

How long is The Mad Magician?

The Mad Magician has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).

What genre is The Mad Magician?

The Mad Magician is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Horror film.

Where was The Mad Magician produced?

The Mad Magician was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of The Mad Magician?

The themes of The Mad Magician include: Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.