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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.8 / 100
1954·Drama / Horror / Thriller·1h 12m

THE MAD MAGICIAN

“3D THRILL! Fuel for the human bonfire!”

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.

Above the Line
John Brahm·DirectorCrane Wilbur·ScreenplayCrane Wilbur·StoryBert Glennon·Director of PhotographyArthur Lange·Original Music ComposerGrant Whytock·Editor
Cast
Vincent Price·Don GallicoMary Murphy·Karen LeeEva Gabor·Claire Gallico OrmondJohn Emery·Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'Donald Randolph·Ross OrmondLenita Lane·Alice PrentissPatrick O'Neal·Lt. Alan BruceJay Novello·Frank PrentissCorey Allen·Gus a Stagehand (uncredited)Conrad Brooks·Bonfire Extra (uncredited)
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 2
John Brahm·DirectorHal Herman·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Crane Wilbur·ScreenplayCrane Wilbur·Story
Camera· 1
Bert Glennon·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Grant Whytock·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Arthur Lange·Original Music ComposerEmil Newman·Original Music ComposerJohn K. Kean·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Frank Paul Sylos·Art DirectionGeorge Bau·Makeup DesignerGustaf Norin·Makeup DesignerHoward Bristol·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Bryan Foy·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Bob Haskell·Visual EffectsDave Koehler·Special EffectsRobert Martien·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
73.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Mad Magician's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#F0E040
#C02010
Mood
Thrilling, Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a smiling magician in a tuxedo with a cape, holding a woman upside down by her neck. Another woman in a red top and black skirt stands to th”

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Key Elements
Magician's CapeCircular Saw Blade
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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