Monday, April 23, 2012

Houdini (1953)

Paramount Pictures
Directed by George Marshall
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Blu-ray, DVD, Legend Films)

Hollywood biography may take liberties with the life of the real Houdini, but it is still entertaining. Struggling sideshow  magician Tony Curtis falls in love with innocent school girl Janet Leigh. They impulsively marry, then hit the road as a husband and wife magician act. It is not until Houdini escapes from a London jail that he gains fame. However, he must try more and more dangerous escapes to satisfy his audience.

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