The Wizard (1927): Cast
The Wizard is a 1927 mystery horror film directed by Richard Rosson, starring George Kotsonaros as The Gorilla, Leila Hyams and Barry Norton. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Richard Rosson
- Studio
- Fox Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wizard About?
The premise of The Wizard without spoilers.
A pulse‑pounding silent‑era thriller that outshines classics such as “The Bat,” “The Gorilla,” and “The Cat and the Canary.” The story follows a deranged doctor who sews a human head onto a gorilla’s body, creating a nightmarish monster. Relentless suspense and eerie visuals drive the tension as the creature roams, delivering a chilling, edge‑of‑your‑seat climax.
The Wizard Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- sorcerer
- murder
- remake
- insanity
- based on novel
The Wizard Cast & Characters
George Kotsonaros leads the cast as The Gorilla, with Leila Hyams as Anne Webster and Barry Norton as Reginald Van Lear. Directed by Richard Rosson; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Rosson
- George Kotsonaros as The Gorilla
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Leila Hyams as Anne Webster - Barry Norton as Reginald Van Lear
- Edmund Lowe as Stanley Gordon
Also Starring in The Wizard
· 7 more- Gustav von Seyffertitz Prof. Paul Coriolos
- Oscar Smith Sam
- Maude Turner Gordon Mrs. Van Lear
- E.H. Calvert Edwin Palmer
- Norman Trevor Judge Webster
- Perlie Marshall Detective Murphy
- Richard Frazier
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Movies Like The Wizard
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Wizard of Gore, The Wizard of Gore and The Sorcerers.
The Wizard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wizard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wizard?
The Wizard runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was The Wizard released?
The Wizard was released on November 27, 1927.
Who directed The Wizard?
The Wizard was directed by Richard Rosson.
More films by Richard Rosson Who is in the cast of The Wizard?
The Wizard stars George Kotsonaros as The Gorilla, Leila Hyams as Anne Webster and Barry Norton as Reginald Van Lear, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Wizard have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wizard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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