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The Mad Magician (1954)

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.

  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Vincent PriceVincent PriceDon Gallico
  • Photo of Mary MurphyMary MurphyKaren Lee
  • Photo of Eva GaborEva GaborClaire Gallico Ormond
  • Photo of John EmeryJohn EmeryRinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
  • Photo of Donald RandolphDonald RandolphRoss Ormond
  • Photo of Lenita LaneLenita LaneAlice Prentiss
  • Photo of Patrick O'NealPatrick O'NealLt. Alan Bruce
  • Photo of Jay NovelloJay NovelloFrank Prentiss
  • Photo of Corey AllenCorey AllenGus a Stagehand (uncredited)
  • Photo of Conrad BrooksConrad BrooksBonfire Extra (uncredited)

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