Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nora Cecil
Duchess
Harvey Clark
The Grand Duke
Cora Sue Collins
The Little Princess
Robert Taylor
The Duchess's Paramour
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
The Soldier
Nigel De Brulier
The Man in Black
John George
The Court Jester
Sumner Getchell
The Lens Buyer
Christian Rub
Hans Schmidt
William Tannen
The Grand Duke as Seen thru the Magic Spectacle
Douglas Scott
Peter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farrow
- Original Title
- The Spectacle Maker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
John Farrow
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
John Farrow
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spectacle Maker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spectacle Maker about?
A parable about magic glasses involving on the nature of beauty, truth, good, and evil set in 17th Century Germany with music and Glorious Technicolor.
Who directed The Spectacle Maker?
The Spectacle Maker was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in The Spectacle Maker?
The principal cast of The Spectacle Maker includes Nora Cecil, Harvey Clark, Cora Sue Collins, Robert Taylor, Francis X. Bushman Jr..
When was The Spectacle Maker released and how long is it?
The Spectacle Maker was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 21m.





















