UNITED STATES · 1931

The Mad Genius

Michael Curtiz
Classical Hollywood obsession mentorship unrequited love physical disability artistic ambition
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Synopsis

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.

Year1931
CountryUnited States
DirectorMichael Curtiz
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