The Magician (1926 film)
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| The Magician | |
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| Directed by | Rex Ingram |
| Produced by | Rex Ingram |
| Written by | Rex Ingram W. Somerset Maugham (novel) |
| Starring | Alice Terry Paul Wegener Iván Petrovich Michael Powell |
| Cinematography | John F. Seitz |
| Editing by | Grant Whytock |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) |  October 24, 1926 |
| Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film English intertitles |
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The Magician is a 1926 horror film directed by Rex Ingram about a magician's efforts to acquire the blood of a virgin for his experiments to create life.
It was adapted by Ingram from a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The film is largely forgotten today, and of interest mostly to fans of obscure films or early horror.
It includes a brief appearance by a young Michael Powell in a comedic role.
