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  • Svengali (1931)
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    81 min | Drama, Horror, Romance
Svengali (1931)
Approved
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
Writers
George L. Du Maurier (novel "Trilby") (as George Louis DuMaurier) | J. Grubb Alexander (screenplay) (dialogue)
Cinematographer
Barney McGill (photography by)
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Updated May 20, 1931

Release date
May 22, 1931 (United States)

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Cast

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16 cast members
Name Known for
John Barrymore
Svengali Svengali   See fewer
Marian Marsh
Trilby O'Farrell Trilby O'Farrell   See fewer
Donald Crisp
The Laird The Laird   See fewer
Carmel Myers
Madame Honori Madame Honori   See fewer
Lumsden Hare
Monsieur Taffy Monsieur Taffy   See fewer
Paul Porcasi
Bonelli Bonelli   See fewer
Ferike Boros
Marta (uncredited) Marta (uncredited)   See fewer
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Mme. Vinard (uncredited) Mme. Vinard (uncredited)   See fewer
Yola d'Avril
Maid (uncredited) Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Rose Dione
Trilby's Mother (uncredited) Trilby's Mother (uncredited)   See fewer
Julia Griffith
Concertgoer (uncredited) Concertgoer (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry Otto
Man with Opera Glasses (uncredited) Man with Opera Glasses (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Savitsky
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ellinor Vanderveer
Concertgoer (uncredited) Concertgoer (uncredited)   See fewer
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