

The Mad Magician
1954-05-19 · 72 min · ★ 6.9
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 PriceDon Gallico
Mary MurphyKaren Lee
Eva GaborClaire Gallico Ormond
John EmeryRinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
Donald RandolphRoss Ormond
Lenita LaneAlice Prentiss
Patrick O'NealLt. Alan Bruce
Jay NovelloFrank Prentiss
Corey AllenGus a Stagehand (uncredited)
Conrad BrooksBonfire Extra (uncredited)
Lyle TalbotProgram Hawker (uncredited)
Roland VarnoMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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