Black Magic
...It Will Hold You in its Spell!
1949•1h 45m•
★6.3(23 ratings)
DramaHistory
Overview
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Director
Gregory RatoffWriters
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...It Will Hold You in its Spell!
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Mme. du Barry
The film's tagline is: "...It Will Hold You in its Spell!"
The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).
It was a co-production between: United States of America, Italy.
The film was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
The screenplay was written by Charles Bennett and Richard Schayer.
Cinematography was handled by Ubaldo Arata.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0041182.
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Average
23 votes
Black Magic
Released
NR
English
United States of America, Italy
