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Yvonne De Carlo
Minna Planer
Carlos Thompson
Franz Liszt
Rita Gam
Cosima Liszt
Valentina Cortese
Mathilde Wesendonk
Alan Badel
Richard Wagner
Peter Cushing
Otto Wesendonk
Frederick Valk
Minister von Moll
Gerhard Riedmann
King Ludwig I
Erik Schumann
Hans von Bülow
Robert Freitag
August Röckel
Heinz Klingenberg
König von Sachsen
Charles Regnier
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Fritz Rasp
Pfistermeister
Kurt Großkurth
Theater Manager
Hans Quest
Robert Hubner
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Hans Richter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertita Harding, E.A. Dupont, David T. Chantler
- Original Title
- Magic Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Bertita Harding, E.A. Dupont, David T. Chantler
Ernest Haller
William Dieterle
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Producer
William Dieterle
Director
Bertita Harding
Screenplay
E.A. Dupont
Screenplay
Ursula Maes
Costume Design
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
David T. Chantler
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Magic Fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magic Fire about?
In the middle of the 19th-century, when the social structure of Europe is about to be reshaped, the world of music is shaken by one man: Richard Wagner.
Who directed Magic Fire?
Magic Fire was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Magic Fire?
The principal cast of Magic Fire includes Yvonne De Carlo, Carlos Thompson, Rita Gam, Valentina Cortese, Alan Badel.
When was Magic Fire released and how long is it?
Magic Fire was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Is Magic Fire based on a book or true story?
Magic Fire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bertita Harding".