Mandrake the Magician
“BLACK MAGIC Conjures Up A Flaming Holocaust Of Thrills!”
Synopsis
Feature version of the American serial film, produced for export only, never exhibited in the USA, and believed to be a lost film.
Top Cast
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Warren Hull
Mandrake the Magician
Doris Weston
Betty Houston
Al Kikume
Lothar, Mandrake's Assistant
Rex Downing
Tommy Houston
Edward Earle
Dr. Andre Bennett
Forbes Murray
Professor Houston
Kenneth MacDonald
James Webster
Don Beddoe
Frank Raymond
Dick Curtis
Dorgan - Thug (Chs. 6-8)
John Tyrrell
Dirk, lead thug
Stanley Brown
Green, thug [Chs. 1, 2, 4]
Beatrice Curtis
Rest Home Nurse [Chs. 3,10]
Robert Sterling
Henchman
Sam Ash
George Regan, hypnotist [Chs. 3-5]
Lester Dorr
Gray, gas station thug [Chs. 8-9]
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Deming, Sam Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph F. Poland, Basil Dickey, Ned Dandy
- 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
Jack Fier
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Deming
Director
Sam Nelson
Director
Joseph F. Poland
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Ned Dandy
Screenplay
Jack Fier
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
Feature version of the American serial film, produced for export only, never exhibited in the USA, and believed to be a lost film.
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 1940 with a total runtime of 3h 35m.