The Mad Magician
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1954 · 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.
Directed by John Brahm · Written by Crane Wilbur
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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) - R Roy Engel Detective (uncredited)
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Lyle Talbot Program Hawker (uncredited)
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