Black Magic.

The hypnotist, Cagliostro, pursues a flamboyant course in 18th-century France. Filmed in Italy.

Joseph Balsamo was a French gypsy boy who endured much hardship. He was rescued by some gypsies led by Gitano and swears revenge on Viscount de Montagne. Some years later, he learns the secrets of hypnosis from Dr. Mesmer. He exploits his new talent to the full, gaining wealth, fame and prestige.

Credits

Cast
Orson Welles, Nancy Guild

Copyright

Complete catalog record
BLACK MAGIC. Edward Small Productions, Inc., Released through United Artists Corp., c1949. 105 min., sd., b&w, 35mm. Based on the novel "Mémoires d'un Médecin" by Alexandre Dumas. Summary: The hypnotist, Cagliostro, pursues a flamboyant course in 18th-century France. Filmed in Italy. Credits: Producer and director, Gregory Ratoff; screenplay, Charles Bennett; music score, Paul Sawtell; film editors, James McKay, Fred Feitshans. Cast: Orson Welles, Nancy Guild, Akim Tamiroff, Frank Latimore, Valentina Cortese. © Edward Small Productions, Inc.; 19Aug49; LP2506.

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, genre, description, credits, catalog record, copyright
  2. Wikidata · Q3772172 ↗ — country