The Magician (I) (1926)
8/10
compelling villain
17 September 2021
It's the Latin Quarter in Paris. Sculptor Margaret Dauncey is injured by a falling piece of art. Dr. Arthur Burdon's surgery saves her from paralysis and they fall in love. Oliver Haddo is the magician. He finds the magic formula to create human life in an old book. He steals the page and gives the book to Dr. Porhoet, Margaret's uncle, who is also looking for the formula.

I love the old Paris locations and other exterior shots. It's an interesting little supernatural drama. It's the villain who is the most interesting. He's got good creepiness. It's a relatively simple story. With some more special effects, this could be a modern horror movie.
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