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Svengali (1931)

1h 21m · 20 May 1931

He hypnotizes! He thrills...! Any woman caught in his spell must obey.

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In late 19th-century Paris, a sinister musical maestro uses hypnotism to control an artist's model named Trilby, turning her into a famous opera singer.

Movie ID30726
GenreDrama, Horror, Romance
DirectorArchie Mayo
Main castJohn Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Donald Crisp, Bramwell Fletcher, Carmel Myers, Luis Alberni, Lumsden Hare, Paul Porcasi
Release date20 May 1931
Release year1931
LanguageGerman
Duration81 min (1h 21m)
Rating6.3 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseWarner Bros. Pictures

Director: Archie Mayo
Writers: J. Grubb Alexander

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John BarrymoreSvengali Marian MarshTrilby O'Farrell Donald CrispThe Laird Bramwell FletcherBillee Carmel MyersMadame Honorine Luis AlberniGecko Lumsden HareMonsieur Taffy Paul PorcasiBonelli Ferike BorosMarta (uncredited) Adrienne D'AmbricourtMme. Vinard (uncredited) Yola d'AvrilMaid (uncredited) Rose DioneTrilby's Mother (uncredited)

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