Roger Corman just went for any ole script... but hey, it works.
Dr Xavier makes compound X, because names are hard, and it slowly gives him X-Ray powers! Being a doctor, that's really handy, until he accidentally kills someone (haven't we all), then the second half of the movie begins where Xavier tries to live in society, first as a wouldbe psychic, then healer, then gambler. It doesn't go well, but at least there's religion to give an answer.
This is almost Lovecraftian in that he begins to see beyond our normal sight into something far beyond what we are prepared for. The movie also nearly deals with the kinds of problems you would have if you have permanent x-ray vision, but I'm fairly sure he would have a lot more trouble just interacting with normal every day objects when you can see right through them.
Decent performances all around. No-one is going overboard, even Ray Milland keeps his doctor on the sedated side when mad cacophony was possible. And Roger Corman clearly knew who to talk to for the naked dancing scene, you naughty man!
Quite recommend!
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