The Mad Magician (1954)
The Mad Magician is a 1954 thriller movie directed by John Brahm, with a running time of 1h 12m. It stars Vincent Price, Mary Murphy and Eva Gabor.
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 answers
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.
When was The Mad Magician released?
The Mad Magician was released on 19 May 1954.
How long is The Mad Magician?
The Mad Magician runs 1h 12m.
Who made The Mad Magician?
The Mad Magician was directed by John Brahm.
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)
- Roy Engel as Detective (uncredited)
- Lyle Talbot as Program Hawker (uncredited)