The Mad Magician
The Mad Magician1954
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The Mad Magician
1h 12m·Thriller, Crime, Mystery·
Directed by John Brahm·1954
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6.9/10 avgAverage user ratingDon 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vincent PriceDon Gallico | Don Gallico |
 Mary MurphyKaren Lee | Karen Lee |
 Eva GaborClaire Gallico Ormond | Claire Gallico Ormond |
 John EmeryRinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi' | Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi' |
 Donald RandolphRoss Ormond | Ross Ormond |
 Lenita LaneAlice Prentiss | Alice Prentiss |
 Patrick O'NealLt. Alan Bruce | Lt. Alan Bruce |
 Jay NovelloFrank Prentiss | Frank Prentiss |
 Corey AllenGus a Stagehand (uncredited) | Gus a Stagehand (uncredited) |
 Conrad BrooksBonfire Extra (uncredited) | Bonfire Extra (uncredited) |
| RRoy EngelDetective (uncredited) | Detective (uncredited) |
 Lyle TalbotProgram Hawker (uncredited) | Program Hawker (uncredited) |
 Roland VarnoMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited) | Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) |