The Magician
“THEY FOUGHT FOR A GIRL'S SOUL!”
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.
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The Magician (1926) Trailer
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Top Cast
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Alice Terry
Margaret Dauncey
Paul Wegener
Oliver Haddo
Firmin Gémier
Dr. Porhoët
Iván Petrovich
Dr. Arthur Burdon
Gladys Hamer
Susie Boyd
Henry Wilson
Haddo's Servant
Hubert I. Stowitts
Dancing Faun
Claude Fielding
Dancing Faun (uncredited)
Gerald Fielding
Dancing Faun (uncredited)
Rosita Garcia
Young Woman Bitten by Snake (uncredited)
Michael Powell
Man with Balloon at Snake Charming (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rex Ingram
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Ingram
- Original Title
- The Magician
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rex Ingram
Rex Ingram, W. Somerset Maugham
John F. Seitz
Grant Whytock
Rex Ingram
Department Leadership Roster
Rex Ingram
Director
Rex Ingram
Producer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Grant Whytock
Editor
Rex Ingram
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magician
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What is The Magician about?
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.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician was directed by Rex Ingram.
Who stars in The Magician?
The principal cast of The Magician includes Alice Terry, Paul Wegener, Firmin Gémier, Iván Petrovich, Gladys Hamer.
When was The Magician released and how long is it?
The Magician was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Is The Magician based on a book or true story?
The Magician is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".