The Mad Genius

The Mad Genius (1931)

Genres - Drama, Horror, Romance, Theater  |   Sub-Genres - Showbiz Drama  |   Release Date - Nov 7, 1931 (USA - Unknown), Nov 7, 1931 (USA)  |   Run Time - 81 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan

More of a follow-up than a sequel to 1931's popular Svengali, this drama centers on the attempts of a club-footed and insanely bitter dance instructor to cling to his protege.

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addiction, axe, choreographer, craziness, dance [art], entrepreneur, handicap, killing, mentor, mind-control, obsession, prodigy, ballet-dance, business, cooking, genius, maniac