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Svengali

1931-05-20 · 81 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Horror · Romance

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.

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Directors
Archie Mayo
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John BarrymoreJohn BarrymoreSvengali
Marian MarshMarian MarshTrilby O'Farrell
Donald CrispDonald CrispThe Laird
Bramwell FletcherBramwell FletcherBillee
Carmel MyersCarmel MyersMadame Honorine
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniGecko
Lumsden HareLumsden HareMonsieur Taffy
Paul PorcasiPaul PorcasiBonelli
Ferike BorosFerike BorosMarta (uncredited)
Adrienne D'AmbricourtAdrienne D'AmbricourtMme. Vinard (uncredited)
Yola d'AvrilYola d'AvrilMaid (uncredited)
Rose DioneRose DioneTrilby's Mother (uncredited)

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