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Svengali (1931)
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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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.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Horror, Romance
Written By:J. Grubb Alexander
In Theaters:5/22/1931
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Runtime:81 minutes
Studio:Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Cast
Archie Mayo
Director
John Barrymore
Svengali
Marian Marsh
Trilby O'Farrell
Donald Crisp
The Laird
Bramwell Fletcher
Billee
Carmel Myers
Madame Honorine
Luis Alberni
Gecko
Lumsden Hare
Monsieur Taffy
Paul Porcasi
Bonelli
Ferike Boros
Marta (uncredited)
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Mme. Vinard (uncredited)
Yola d'Avril
Maid (uncredited)
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