Houdini
“His feats of magic were GREAT! The magic of their love was GREATER!”
Synopsis
By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.
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HOUDINI (1953) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-03
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Tony Curtis
Harry Houdini
Janet Leigh
Bess Houdini
Torin Thatcher
Otto
Angela Clarke
Harry's Mother
Stefan Schnabel
German Prosecuting Attorney
Ian Wolfe
Malue
Sig Ruman
Schultz
Michael Pate
Dooley
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Shultz
Malcolm Lee Beggs
British Jail Warden
Frank Orth
Mr. Hunter
Barry Bernard
Insp. Marlick
Douglas Spencer
Simms
Leslie Sketchley
Audience Member
Joanne Gilbert
Girl
Daniel de Jonghe
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Charles Fogel
Official (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Houdini
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Philip Yordan, Harold Kellock
Roy Webb
Ernest Laszlo
George Tomasini
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
George Pal
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
George Tomasini
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Houdini
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What is Houdini about?
By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.
Who directed Houdini?
Houdini was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Houdini?
The principal cast of Houdini includes Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Torin Thatcher, Angela Clarke, Stefan Schnabel.
When was Houdini released and how long is it?
Houdini was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Houdini?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Houdini was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Houdini based on a book or true story?
Houdini is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Kellock".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Houdini?
Houdini holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).