The Mad Genius
1931, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Mad Genius
The Mad Genius is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- John BarrymoreVladimar Ivan Tsarakov
- Marian MarshNana Carlova
- Charles ButterworthKarimsky
- Donald CookFedor Ivanoff
- Luis AlberniSergei Bankieff
- Carmel MyersSonya Preskoya
- André LuguetCount Robert Renaud
- Frankie DarroFedor as a Boy
- Chester A. BachmanPoster Hanger (uncredited)
- Charles BrinleyPoster Hanger (uncredited)
- Boris KarloffFedor's Father (uncredited)
- Mae MadisonOlga Chekova (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harvey F. Thew, J. Grubb Alexander
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The Mad Genius: quick answers
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How long is The Mad Genius?
The Mad Genius runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Mad Genius have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mad Genius. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mad Genius parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mad Genius is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mad Genius on?
The Mad Genius is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mad Genius?
If you liked The Mad Genius, try The Man Who Laughs, Lili, Flamingo Road.
Who directed The Mad Genius?
The Mad Genius (1931) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Charles Butterworth.