Mandrake the Magician
“BLACK MAGIC Conjures Up A Holocaust Of Thrills!”
Synopsis
Mandrake and his team attempt to prevent "The Wasp" from stealing and using a new Radium invention.
Top Cast
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Warren Hull
Mandrake the Magician
Doris Weston
Betty Houston
Al Kikume
Lothar
Rex Downing
Tommy Houston
Edward Earle
Dr. Andre Bennett
Forbes Murray
Professor Houston
Kenneth MacDonald
James Webster
Don Beddoe
Frank Raymond
Dick Curtis
Dorgan
John Tyrrell
Dirk
Stanley Brown
Green
Beatrice Curtis
Rest Home Nurse
Robert Sterling
Henchman
Sam Ash
George Regan
Lester Dorr
Gray
Ernie Adams
Brown
Eddie Fetherston
Rest Home Henchman
Eddie Foster
Ed
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Deming, Sam Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph F. Poland, Basil Dickey, Ned Dandy
- Original Score
- Sidney Cutner, Floyd Morgan
- Original Title
- Mandrake the Magician
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 35m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Deming, Sam Nelson
Joseph F. Poland, Basil Dickey, Ned Dandy
Sidney Cutner, Floyd Morgan
Benjamin H. Kline
Richard Fantl, Jerry Thoms
Jack Fier
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Deming
Director
Sam Nelson
Director
Joseph F. Poland
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Ned Dandy
Screenplay
Jack Fier
Producer
Richard Fantl
Editor
Jerry Thoms
Editor
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Sidney Cutner
Original Music Composer
Floyd Morgan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandrake the Magician
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mandrake the Magician about?
Mandrake and his team attempt to prevent "The Wasp" from stealing and using a new Radium invention.
Who directed Mandrake the Magician?
Mandrake the Magician was directed by Norman Deming, Sam Nelson.
Who stars in Mandrake the Magician?
The principal cast of Mandrake the Magician includes Warren Hull, Doris Weston, Al Kikume, Rex Downing, Edward Earle.
When was Mandrake the Magician released and how long is it?
Mandrake the Magician was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 3h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Mandrake the Magician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mandrake the Magician was composed by Sidney Cutner, Floyd Morgan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mandrake the Magician?
Mandrake the Magician holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).