The Mad Magician

(1954)Directed by John Brahm72 minThriller, Crime, Mystery, Horror
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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.

Vincent Priceas Don Gallico
Mary Murphyas Karen Lee
Eva Gaboras Claire Gallico Ormond
John Emeryas Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
Donald Randolphas Ross Ormond
Lenita Laneas Alice Prentiss
Patrick O'Nealas Lt. Alan Bruce
Jay Novelloas Frank Prentiss
Corey Allenas Gus a Stagehand (uncredited)
Conrad Brooksas Bonfire Extra (uncredited)
RERoy Engelas Detective (uncredited)
Lyle Talbotas Program Hawker (uncredited)
Roland Varnoas Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)