Filmed under the working title X , this Roger Corman masterwork was released in most areas as X — The Man with the X-Ray Eyes . Ray Milland plays Dr. Xavier, who experiments with a new, far-reaching form of vision. His efforts succeed insofar as allowing him to see great distances, and to look through walls, clothing and even skin. Wandering aimlessly about after this discovery, Milland is briefly exploited by carnival operator Don Rickles . A compassionate doctor ( Diane Van der Vlis ) attempts to cure Milland , but his powers increase to the point that he can see into deep space—losing his earthly eyesight as a result. Among the most stylistic of Corman 's films with modern-day settings, aided substantially by Floyd Crosby 's sure-handed cinematography. — Hal Erickson