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DRAMA . 1926 . 1h 19m . 6.1/10

The Magician_

"THEY FOUGHT FOR A GIRL'S SOUL!"

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.

Starring Alice Terry, Paul Wegener, Firmin Gémier
6.1/10
Rating
1h 19m
Runtime
1926
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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THEY FOUGHT FOR A GIRL'S SOUL!

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.

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Cast
Alice Terry stars as Margaret Dauncey in The Magician.
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Year context
The Magician was released 100 years ago in 1926.
Overview
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...
The Magician is a Drama, Horror, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 19m.

CAST (11)

Alice Terry
Alice Terry
Margaret Dauncey
Paul Wegener
Paul Wegener
Oliver Haddo
Firmin Gémier
Firmin Gémier
Dr. Porhoët
Iván Petrovich
Iván Petrovich
Dr. Arthur Burdon
GH
Gladys Hamer
Susie Boyd
HW
Henry Wilson
Haddo's Servant
HI
Hubert I. Stowitts
Dancing Faun
CF
Claude Fielding
Dancing Faun (uncredited)
GF
Gerald Fielding
Dancing Faun (uncredited)
Rosita Garcia
Rosita Garcia
Young Woman Bitten by Snake (uncredited)
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Man with Balloon at Snake Charming (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
79 min (1h 19m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (30 votes)

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What is The Magician about?
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.
How long is The Magician?
The Magician has a runtime of 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Who stars in The Magician?
The cast of The Magician includes Alice Terry, Paul Wegener, Firmin Gémier, Iván Petrovich, Gladys Hamer.
What is the rating of The Magician?
The Magician has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Horror Fantasy
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