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The Mad Magician (1954)
Directed by John Brahm
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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.
Length 72 minutes
Actors
Vincent Price | Mary Murphy | Eva Gabor | John Emery | Donald Randolph | Lenita Lane | Patrick O'Neal | Jay Novello | Corey Allen | Conrad Brooks | Roy Engel | Lyle Talbot | Roland Varno
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 | TV | Other | Owned | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Really fun movie with Vincent Price providing a proof of concept for Dr. Phibes.
He’s a wannabe magician that makes all these elaborate devices for tricks that are used or stolen by other magicians so he impersonates them to get revenge. This story could be remade today and be very gory and graphic.
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