The Mad Genius

Year: 1931

Runtime: 81 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Curtiz

RomanceHorrorDramaHorror the undead and monster classicsDazzling vocal performances and musicals

A crippled puppeteer saves an abused child and molds him into a brilliant ballet dancer. As the dancer matures, he falls passionately for a young woman who also enchants the puppeteer, sparking a volatile love triangle. The story delves into cruel passions, mad longings, and the monstrous grip each character has on the others’ souls.

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