Svengali
"He hypnotizes! He thrills...! Any woman caught in his spell must obey."
Originally released in 1931. Svengali is a drama/horror film. directed by Archie Mayo. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, and Donald Crisp
Synopsis
A music maestro uses hypnotism on a young model he meets in Paris to make her both his muse and wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (60 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Svengali about?
A music maestro uses hypnotism on a young model he meets in Paris to make her both his muse and wife.
Who directed Svengali?
Svengali was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is Svengali?
Svengali has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Svengali released?
Svengali was released on May 20, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Svengali?
The main cast of Svengali includes John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Donald Crisp, Bramwell Fletcher, Carmel Myers.