Houdini(1953)
His feats of magic were GREAT! The magic of their love was GREATER!
Houdini Synopsis
By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.
Houdini (1953) is a drama, romance and history film directed by George Marshall, released on July 2, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Torin Thatcher and Angela Clarke. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- George Marshall
- Writers:
- Harold Kellock, Philip Yordan
- Producers:
- George Pal
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Houdini (1953) Trailer
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Houdini Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Curtis
as Harry Houdini
Janet Leigh
as Bess Houdini
Torin Thatcher
as Otto
Angela Clarke
as Harry's Mother
Stefan Schnabel
as German Prosecuting Attorney
Ian Wolfe
as Malue
Sig Ruman
as Schultz
Michael Pate
as Dooley
Connie Gilchrist
as Mrs. Shultz
- Malcolm Lee Beggs
Malcolm Lee Beggs
as British Jail Warden
Frank Orth
as Mr. Hunter
Barry Bernard
as Insp. Marlick
Key crew
Directed by George Marshall, written by Harold Kellock and Philip Yordan, produced by George Pal.
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Houdini Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 80 ratings.
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Houdini – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Houdini online?
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Houdini (1953) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Houdini?
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The main cast of Houdini (1953) includes Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Torin Thatcher, Angela Clarke and Stefan Schnabel. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Houdini released?
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Houdini was released on July 2, 1953 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Houdini worth watching?
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Houdini (1953) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Houdini?
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Yes. The official Houdini trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.