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Miracles for Sale

  • 19391939
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 11m
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6.2/10
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Robert Young, Henry Hull, and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
Retired performer Mike Morgan sells original illusions to fellow magicians, and although he believes in the supernatural, likes to expose sham psychics. This involves him in some mysterious murders.
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Retired performer Mike Morgan sells original illusions to fellow magicians, and although he believes in the supernatural, likes to expose sham psychics. This involves him in some mysterious ... Read allRetired performer Mike Morgan sells original illusions to fellow magicians, and although he believes in the supernatural, likes to expose sham psychics. This involves him in some mysterious murders.Retired performer Mike Morgan sells original illusions to fellow magicians, and although he believes in the supernatural, likes to expose sham psychics. This involves him in some mysterious murders.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
700
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tod Browning
  • Writers
    • Harry Ruskin(screen play)
    • Marion Parsonnet(screen play)
    • James Edward Grant(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Robert Young
    • Florence Rice
    • Frank Craven
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tod Browning
  • Writers
    • Harry Ruskin(screen play)
    • Marion Parsonnet(screen play)
    • James Edward Grant(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Robert Young
    • Florence Rice
    • Frank Craven
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Robert Young and Armand Kaliz in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young, William Demarest, and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young, Frank Craven, Henry Hull, and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young, Henry Hull, and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young, Frank Craven, and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Robert Young and Florence Rice in Miracles for Sale (1939)
    Miracles for Sale (1939)

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    Robert Young
    Robert Young
    • Michael Morganas Michael Morgan
    Florence Rice
    Florence Rice
    • Judy Barclayas Judy Barclay
    Frank Craven
    Frank Craven
    • Dad Morganas Dad Morgan
    Henry Hull
    Henry Hull
    • Dave Duvalloas Dave Duvallo
    Lee Bowman
    Lee Bowman
    • La Claireas La Claire
    Cliff Clark
    • Inspector Gaviganas Inspector Gavigan
    Astrid Allwyn
    Astrid Allwyn
    • Mrs. Zelma La Claireas Mrs. Zelma La Claire
    Walter Kingsford
    Walter Kingsford
    • Colonel Watrousas Colonel Watrous
    Frederick Worlock
    Frederick Worlock
    • Dr. Sabbattas Dr. Sabbatt
    • (as Frederic Worlock)
    Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden
    • Madame Rapportas Madame Rapport
    William Demarest
    William Demarest
    • Quinnas Quinn
    Harold Minjir
    Harold Minjir
    • Tauroas Tauro
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • Second Taxi Driveras Second Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    King Baggot
    King Baggot
    • Magic Show Audience Memberas Magic Show Audience Member
    • (uncredited)
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Spectator in Theatre Boxas Spectator in Theatre Box
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Bert
    • Mary W. Hotchkinsonas Mary W. Hotchkinson
    • (uncredited)
    Truman Bradley
    Truman Bradley
    • Nightclub Master of Ceremoniesas Nightclub Master of Ceremonies
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    • Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Tod Browning
    • Writers
      • Harry Ruskin(screen play)
      • Marion Parsonnet(screen play)
      • James Edward Grant(screen play)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to a book on movie makeups, this is the first known film use of contact lenses to change the color of an actor's eyes.
    • Goofs
      One scene shows Morgan having some fun with a waiter by making sugar bowls disappear and reappear. All three times it is clearly accomplished with a camera or optical effect instead of actual slight-of-hand.
    • Quotes

      Dad Morgan: [in his son's shop: looking at a stage prop skull which moves its jaws up and down] You must've been a woman. You know you're dead, but you're still trying to talk.

    • Soundtracks
      Comin' through the Rye
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Lyrics from Robert Burns poem (1782]

    User reviews23

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    Top review
    7/10
    A pretty good mystery AND you get to see psychics killed.
    Back in the 1930s and 40s, a bazillion B-mystery movies were made. Some were quite good, others rather cheap and indifferent. Despite his status as an occasional A-film actor, Robert Young was given the lead in this MGM B--and with very satisfying results.

    Young plays a debunker and magician named Michael Morgan. His character is a lot like today's Amazing Randi--and not surprisingly, psychics dislike him because he often is able to expose their trickery. He wanders into a strange situation where the trickery is so good that he seems almost ready to believe that these psychics MIGHT be real--especially because their tricks are amazing. How amazing is apparent after a murder occurs--and LOTS of weird things occur, such as folks dying and then seeming to come to life!

    The film, despite the magic angle, is at heart much like a Charlie Chan, Falcon or Boston Blackie picture. However, its writing is just a bit better as are the rest of the production values. In fact, it's done so well that it really sucks you into the story. Well done all around and a film I nearly gave an 8. And, incidentally, this is director Tod Browning's final film. Although he lived another 23 years, he directed no more films and I'd sure love to know why since so many of his films are brilliant.
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    • Oct 23, 2013

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Milagros en venta
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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