Cecilia Weiss — The Great Houdinis Character Profile

About Cecilia Weiss

Houdini's mother, portrayed by Ruth Gordon. She is deceased and serves as the primary target of Houdini's seances as he attempts to reach the other side.

Character Facts

Played by

Ruth Gordon

Appears in

The Great Houdinis (1976)

Role

Supporting

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