The Magician (1926 film)
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| The Magician | |
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 original movie poster |
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| Directed by | Rex Ingram |
| Produced by | Rex Ingram |
| Written by | Rex Ingram W. Somerset Maugham (novel) |
| Starring | Alice Terry Paul Wegener Iván Petrovich |
| Cinematography | John F. Seitz |
| Editing by | Grant Whytock |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | October 24, 1926 |
| Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film English intertitles |
The Magician is a 1926 horror film directed by Rex Ingram about a magician's efforts to acquire the blood of a virgin for his experiments to create life.
It was adapted by Ingram from the novel The Magician by W. Somerset Maugham. The film is largely forgotten today, and of interest mostly to fans of obscure films or early horror.[1]
[edit] Cast
- Alice Terry as Margaret Dauncey
- Paul Wegener as Oliver Haddo
- Iván Petrovich as Dr. Arthur Burdon
- Firmin Gémier as Dr. Porhoet
- Gladys Hamer as Susie Boud
A young Michael Powell made a brief appearance in a comedic role and also acted as assistant director.
