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The Mad Genius

The Mad Genius

Cruel passions! Mad longings! A monster playing with the souls of his fellow beings!

A crippled puppeteer rescues an abused young boy and turns the boy into a great ballet dancer. Complications ensue when, as a young man, the dancer falls in love with a young woman the puppeteer is also in love with.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Mad Genius
  • Genres: Drama, Horror, Romance
  • Release Date: 1931-09-30
  • Runtime: 81 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (20 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1918
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Barrymore

John Barrymore

as Vladimar Ivan Tsarakov

Marian Marsh

Marian Marsh

as Nana Carlova

Charles Butterworth

Charles Butterworth

as Karimsky

Donald Cook

Donald Cook

as Fedor Ivanoff

Luis Alberni

Luis Alberni

as Sergei Bankieff

Carmel Myers

Carmel Myers

as Sonya Preskoya

André Luguet

André Luguet

as Count Robert Renaud

Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

as Fedor as a Boy

Chester A. Bachman

Chester A. Bachman

as Poster Hanger (uncredited)

Charles Brinley

Charles Brinley

as Poster Hanger (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Mad Genius - Original Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

cabaretpuppeteerpuppetballetpre-codeballerina

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mad Genius?

The Mad Genius is a Drama, Horror, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1931-09-30.

Who are the main actors in The Mad Genius?

The main cast includes John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Charles Butterworth, Donald Cook, Luis Alberni, .

Where can I watch The Mad Genius online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Mad Genius is available.

Is The Mad Genius based on a true story?

Cruel passions! Mad longings! A monster playing with the souls of his fellow beings!

What is the IMDb rating of The Mad Genius?

The Mad Genius has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 20 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Mad Genius?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Mad Genius?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Mad Genius filmed?

The Mad Genius was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Mad Genius?

The total runtime of The Mad Genius is 81 minutes.

Is The Mad Genius suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Mad Genius?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Mad Genius.

Does The Mad Genius have a post-credit scene?

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