The Miracle Man
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Synopsis
A gang of crooks evade the police by moving their operations to a small town. There the gang's leader, John Madison, encounters a faith healer and uses him to scam the gullible public of funds for a supposed chapel. But when a real healing takes place, a change comes over the gang.
Top Cast
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Sylvia Sidney
Helen Smith aka Helen Vail
Chester Morris
John 'Doc' Madison
Robert Coogan
Bobbie Holmes
John Wray
The Frog
Ned Sparks
Harry Evans
Hobart Bosworth
The Patriarch
Lloyd Hughes
Robert Thornton
Virginia Bruce
Margaret Thornton
Boris Karloff
Nikko
Irving Pichel
Henry Holmes
Frank Darien
Hiram Higgins
Florine McKinney
Betty Higgins
Veda Buckland
Wong Chung
Davison Clark
Monte Collins
Billy Franey
Harrison Greene
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank L. Packard, Waldemar Young, Robert Hobart Davis, George M. Cohan
- Original Score
- Herman Hand, Oscar Potoker, W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- The Miracle Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Frank L. Packard, Waldemar Young, Robert Hobart Davis, George M. Cohan
Herman Hand, Oscar Potoker, W. Franke Harling
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
David Abel
Director of Photography
Herman Hand
Original Music Composer
Oscar Potoker
Original Music Composer
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Miracle Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Miracle Man about?
A gang of crooks evade the police by moving their operations to a small town. There the gang's leader, John Madison, encounters a faith healer and uses him to scam the gullible public of funds for a supposed chapel. But when a real healing takes place, a change comes over the gang.
Who directed The Miracle Man?
The Miracle Man was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in The Miracle Man?
The principal cast of The Miracle Man includes Sylvia Sidney, Chester Morris, Robert Coogan, John Wray, Ned Sparks.
When was The Miracle Man released and how long is it?
The Miracle Man was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Miracle Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Miracle Man was composed by Herman Hand, Oscar Potoker, W. Franke Harling.
Is The Miracle Man based on a book or true story?
The Miracle Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank L. Packard", Novel: "Robert Hobart Davis".