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Svengali (/ s v ɛ ŋ ˈ ɡ ɑː l i /) is a character in the novel Trilby which was first published in 1894 by George du Maurier. Svengali is a Jewish man who seduces, dominates and exploits Trilby, a young half-Irish girl, and makes her into a famous singer.
: a person who manipulates or exerts excessive control over another. Did you know? In George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby, a young artist's model named Trilby O'Ferrall falls under the spell of Svengali, a villainous musician and hypnotist.
A classic horror film based on George Du Maurier's novel, starring John Barrymore as Svengali, a sinister music maestro who controls the voice and mind of a young singer. The film features nude modeling scenes, a love triangle, and a controversial ending.
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- Drama, Horror, Romance
- Archie Mayo
- 1931-05-22
Svengali, fictional character, the villain of the romantic novel Trilby (1894) by George du Maurier. The name Svengali became synonymous with an authority figure or mentor who exerts undue, usually evil influence over another person.
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With his powers of hypnosis, the cruel music teacher Svengali (John Barrymore) is able to control women. When he sets his sights on the beautiful Trilby O'Farrell (Marian Marsh),...
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- John Barrymore
- Archie Mayo
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Jun 8, 2018 · Svengali is a term for a person who uses hypnosis or charm to control another, often for evil purposes. The term comes from a novel by George Du Maurier, where a musician named Svengali exploits a singer named Trilby.
A horror-drama film based on the novel Trilby by George Du Maurier, starring John Barrymore as a hypnotist who falls in love with a singer. Watch movie clips, see cast and crew, and learn more about the film details and awards.
