The Magician(1926)
THEY FOUGHT FOR A GIRL'S SOUL!
The Magician Synopsis
A young woman, Margaret Dauncey, is caught between the forces of a charlatan magician, Oliver Haddo, whom she is unable to resist, and the love of a handsome surgeon, Arthur Burdon, who has saved her from being a helpless cripple by performing a delicate operation on her spine.
The Magician (1926) is a drama, horror and fantasy film directed by Rex Ingram, released on October 24, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Alice Terry, Paul Wegener, Firmin Gémier and Iván Petrovich. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Rex Ingram
- Writers:
- W. Somerset Maugham, Rex Ingram, Rex Ingram
- Producers:
- Rex Ingram
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Magician (1926) Trailer
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The Magician Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Terry
as Margaret Dauncey
Paul Wegener
as Oliver Haddo
Firmin Gémier
as Dr. Porhoët
Iván Petrovich
as Dr. Arthur Burdon
- Gladys Hamer
Gladys Hamer
as Susie Boyd
- Henry Wilson
Henry Wilson
as Haddo's Servant
- Hubert I. Stowitts
Hubert I. Stowitts
as Dancing Faun
- Claude Fielding
Claude Fielding
as Dancing Faun (uncredited)
- Gerald Fielding
Gerald Fielding
as Dancing Faun (uncredited)
Rosita Garcia
as Young Woman Bitten by Snake (uncredited)
Michael Powell
as Man with Balloon at Snake Charming (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Rex Ingram, written by W. Somerset Maugham, Rex Ingram and Rex Ingram, produced by Rex Ingram.
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The Magician Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 31 ratings.
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The Magician – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magician online?
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The Magician (1926) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Magician?
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The main cast of The Magician (1926) includes Alice Terry, Paul Wegener, Firmin Gémier, Iván Petrovich and Gladys Hamer. The film was directed by Rex Ingram. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magician released?
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The Magician was released on October 24, 1926 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Magician worth watching?
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The Magician (1926) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Magician?
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