Black Magic(1949)
...It Will Hold You in its Spell!
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Movie: Black Magic
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joseph Balsamo aka Count Cagliostro
Marie Antoinette / Lorenza
Gitano
Gilbert de Rezel
Zoraida
Mme. du Barry
Viscount de Montagne
Alexandre Dumas, Sr.
Chambord / Monk (as Gregory Gay)
Alexandre Dumas, Jr.
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