He hypnotizes! He thrills...! Any woman caught in his spell must obey.
A music maestro uses hypnotism on a young model he meets in Paris to make her both his muse and wife.
Cast
John Barrymore
Svengali
Marian Marsh
Trilby O'Farrell
Donald Crisp
The Laird
Bramwell Fletcher
Billee
Carmel Myers
Madame Honori
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)
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- Release Date 05/20/1931
- Language English
- Director Archie Mayo
- Editor William Holmes
- Cinematographer Barney McGill
- Companies Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | May 20, 1931 | Theatrical | — |
| United States | May 22, 1931 | Theatrical | NR |
| SE | Sep 28, 1931 | Theatrical | — |
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