The Magic Wand
"Stage illusion on celluloid"
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About this film
1912 film by Theodore Wharton. Exhibitors circulated the 1912 print in short programs.
More about this film
About the production
Release date1912-01-01
ProductionEssanay Studios
Themes
Themes & topics
TheodoreWharton
Historical background
The Magic Wand reached screens around 1912, produced in its country of origin. Silent-era houses paired such titles with live music and newsreel bills.
Why this film matters
Researchers cite The Magic Wand when tracing screen culture of its decade.
What critics said
Reviewers in 1912 weighed The Magic Wand on clarity, pacing, and audience response rather than prestige status. No single canonical review dominates later reference works for the title.
Did you know?
- 1912 film by Theodore Wharton
Film restoration
Availability depends on archive holdings and restorations; check Internet Archive and national film libraries.
Where to watch
- Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/silent-the-magic-wand