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Svengali is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Archie Mayo. The film stars John Barrymore and Marian Marsh . It is based on the 1894 George du Maurier novel Trilby and was among the many film adaptations of the book.
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.
Sinister music maestro Svengali (John Barrymore) can control the actions of women through hypnotism and his telepathic powers. When a pupil (Carmen Myers) he seduced announces she has left her husband for him, he uses his powers to cause her suicide and promptly forgets her.
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), she falls under...
Jun 8, 2018 · The term Svengali refers to a person who attempts to control another person using hypnosis, suggestion, or personal charm, often with evil intent.
Sep 9, 2020 · Whenever Dominic Cummings makes the headlines, commentators reach for the same word to describe his relationship with the prime minister: he is Boris Johnson’s Svengali. But who was the original Svengali?
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A hypnotist falls in love with a girl using his powers to turn her into a great singer. Cast & Crew. Read More. Archie Mayo. Director. John Barrymore. Svengali. Marian Marsh. Trilby [O'Ferrall] Donald Crisp. The Laird. Bramwell Fletcher.
