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1931•81 min•Drama, Horror, Romance

The Mad Genius

Is The Mad Genius a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Mad Genius worth watching? With a rating of 6.31/10, this Drama, Horror, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Mad Genius Synopsis

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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Top Cast

John Barrymore
John BarrymoreVladimar Ivan Tsarakov
Marian Marsh
Marian MarshNana Carlova
Charles Butterworth
Charles ButterworthKarimsky
Donald Cook
Donald CookFedor Ivanoff
Luis Alberni
Luis AlberniSergei Bankieff
Carmel Myers
Carmel MyersSonya Preskoya
André Luguet
André LuguetCount Robert Renaud
Frankie Darro
Frankie DarroFedor as a Boy
Chester A. Bachman
Chester A. BachmanPoster Hanger (uncredited)
Charles Brinley
Charles BrinleyPoster Hanger (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Mad Genius worth watching?

The Mad Genius has received mixed reviews with a 6.31/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Horror, Romance movies.

Is The Mad Genius hit or flop?

The Mad Genius has received average ratings (6.31/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Mad Genius?

The Mad Genius is a Drama, Horror, Romance movie that 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 fa...

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