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Svengali (1931)

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81 min |Drama, Horror, Romance


Through hypnotism and telepathic mind control, a sinister music maestro controls the singing voice, but not the heart, of the woman he loves.

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Director

Archie Mayo

Writers

George L. Du Maurier (novel "Trilby") (as George Louis DuMaurier) |J. Grubb Alexander (screenplay) (dialogue)

Composer

David Mendoza (uncredited)

Cinematographer

Barney McGill (photography by)

Editor

William Holmes

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Status

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Updated 1931 May 20


Release date

May 22, 1931 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscar Awards. Another 1 win


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16 cast members
Name Known for
John Barrymore primary photo John Barrymore Svengali Svengali See fewer Twentieth Century (1934)
Marian Marsh primary photo Marian MarshTrilby O'Farrell Trilby O'Farrell See fewer Beauty and the Boss (1932)
Donald Crisp primary photo Donald Crisp The Laird The Laird See fewer How Green Was My Valley (1941)
Bramwell Fletcher primary photo Bramwell Fletcher Billie Billie See fewer The Mummy (1932)
Carmel Myers primary photo Carmel MyersMadame Honori Madame Honori See fewer Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Luis Alberni primary photo Luis Alberni Gecko Gecko See fewer The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
Lumsden Hare primary photo Lumsden HareMonsieur Taffy Monsieur Taffy See fewer Rebecca (1940)
Paul Porcasi primary photo Paul Porcasi Bonelli Bonelli See fewer Morocco (1930)
Ferike Boros primary photo Ferike BorosMarta (uncredited) Marta (uncredited) See fewer Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)
Adrienne D'Ambricourt primary photo Adrienne D'AmbricourtMme. Vinard (uncredited) Mme. Vinard (uncredited) See fewer The Eagle and the Hawk (1933)
Yola d'Avril primary photo Yola d'AvrilMaid (uncredited) Maid (uncredited) See fewer God's Gift to Women (1931)
Rose Dione primary photo Rose DioneTrilby's Mother (uncredited) Trilby's Mother (uncredited) See fewer Freaks (1932)
Julia Griffith primary photo Julia GriffithConcertgoer (uncredited) Concertgoer (uncredited) See fewer The Prince of Hearts (1929)
Henry Otto primary photo Henry OttoMan with Opera Glasses (uncredited) Man with Opera Glasses (uncredited) See fewer Big Tremaine (1916)
Sam Savitsky primary photo Sam SavitskyTownsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer The Patriot (1928)
Ellinor Vanderveer primary photo Ellinor VanderveerConcertgoer (uncredited) Concertgoer (uncredited) See fewer Into Her Kingdom (1926)

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