The Amazing Mr. X
“In his eyes, the threat of terror! In his hands, the power to destroy!”
Synopsis
On the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf...then meets a tall dark man, Alexis, who seems to know all about such things. After more ghostly manifestations, Christine and younger sister Janet become enmeshed in the eerie artifices of Alexis; but he in turn finds himself manipulated into deeper deviltry than he had in mind...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Roy Bolton, Ian McLellan Hunter
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- The Amazing Mr. X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Ben Stoloff Productions, Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Vorhaus
Muriel Roy Bolton, Ian McLellan Hunter, Crane Wilbur
Alexander Laszlo
John Alton
Norman Colbert
Benjamin Stoloff
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Roy Bolton
Screenplay
Ian McLellan Hunter
Screenplay
Benjamin Stoloff
Producer
Bernard Vorhaus
Director
Norman Colbert
Editor
John Alton
Director of Photography
Alexander Laszlo
Original Music Composer
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What is The Amazing Mr. X about?
On the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf...then meets a tall dark man, Alexis, who seems to know all about such things. After more ghostly manifestations, Christine and younger sister Janet become enmeshed in the eerie artifices of Alexis; but he in turn finds himself manipulated into deeper deviltry than he had in mind...
Who directed The Amazing Mr. X?
The Amazing Mr. X was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
Who stars in The Amazing Mr. X?
The principal cast of The Amazing Mr. X includes Turhan Bey, Lynn Bari, Cathy O'Donnell, Richard Carlson, Donald Curtis.
When was The Amazing Mr. X released and how long is it?
The Amazing Mr. X was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amazing Mr. X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amazing Mr. X was composed by Alexander Laszlo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amazing Mr. X?
The Amazing Mr. X holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.