Svengali
“He hypnotizes! He thrills...! Any woman caught in his spell must obey.”
1931•NR•1h 21m•6.3•Released
DramaHorrorRomance
A music maestro uses hypnotism on a young model he meets in Paris to make her both his muse and wife.
Director
Archie Mayo
Writer
J. Grubb Alexander
Languages
German, French, Italian
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
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)
Rose Dione
Trilby's Mother (uncredited)
Production
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Company
The Vitaphone Corporation
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