The Wizard
“The Screen's Greatest Thriller! More exciting than "The Bat," more thrilling than the "Gorilla," the "Cat and the Canary." It's some show---”
Synopsis
A mad doctor sews human head onto gorilla's body.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rosson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaston Leroux, Andrew Bennison, Harry O. Hoyt
- Original Title
- The Wizard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rosson
Gaston Leroux, Andrew Bennison, Harry O. Hoyt
Frank B. Good
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rosson
Director
Andrew Bennison
Writer
Harry O. Hoyt
Writer
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wizard about?
A mad doctor sews human head onto gorilla's body.
Who directed The Wizard?
The Wizard was directed by Richard Rosson.
Who stars in The Wizard?
The principal cast of The Wizard includes Edmund Lowe, Leila Hyams, Gustav von Seyffertitz, E.H. Calvert, Barry Norton.
When was The Wizard released and how long is it?
The Wizard was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Wizard based on a book or true story?
The Wizard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaston Leroux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard?
The Wizard holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).