Svengali
He hypnotizes! He thrills...! Any woman caught in his spell must obey.
1931 · 1h 21m · APPROVED
Drama, Horror, Romance
Directed by
Archie Mayo
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Svengali
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Archie Mayo Director
- John Barrymore as Svengali
- Marian Marsh as Trilby O'Farrell
- Donald Crisp as The Laird
- Bramwell Fletcher as Billee
- Carmel Myers as Madame Honorine
- Luis Alberni as Gecko
- Lumsden Hare as Monsieur Taffy
- Paul Porcasi as Bonelli
- Ferike Boros as Marta (uncredited)
- Adrienne D'Ambricourt as Mme. Vinard (uncredited)
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