The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
A music maestro uses hypnotism on a young model he meets in Paris to make her both his muse and wife.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
68 audience votes
Key crew
- Archie MayoDirector
- J. Grubb AlexanderScreenplay
- David MendozaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John BarrymoreSvengali
- Marian MarshTrilby O'Farrell
- Donald CrispThe Laird
- Bramwell FletcherBillee
- Carmel MyersMadame Honorine
- Luis AlberniGecko
- Lumsden HareMonsieur Taffy
- Paul PorcasiBonelli
- Ferike BorosMarta (uncredited)
- Adrienne D'AmbricourtMme. Vinard (uncredited)
- Yola d'AvrilMaid (uncredited)
- Rose DioneTrilby's Mother (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
based on novel or booktelepathyartistunrequited lovemodelpre-codehypnotismmesmerist