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The Magician

1926Movie1 h 19 min

DramaHorror
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–40%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Summary

A young woman, Margaret Dauncey, is caught between the forces of a charlatan magician, Oliver Haddo, whom she is unable to resist, and the love of a handsome surgeon, Arthur Burdon, who has saved her from being a helpless cripple by performing a delicate operation on her spine.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Rex Ingram
Written by
W. Somerset Maugham, Rex Ingram
Produced by
Rex Ingram

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Facts

October 24, 1926 · 1 h 19 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 24, 1926
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Tropes

Collapsing Lair, That Russian Squat Dance, Large Ham +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Magician worth watching?"

Questions about The Magician

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Magician worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.7).

Will The Magician scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Magician good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.