Svengali

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Nik F @nikfort Mar 3 This is the first time I’ve ever seen John Barrymore, and he was absolutely captivating! I couldn’t take my eyes off him in any scene in which he appeared. I really enjoyed this one. See more Valerii Ege D 11/13/2023 Besides John Barrymore's magnificent acting, the movie actually has a good story. What makes it good is that even though Svengali can turn people into anything he wants with his power, he knows it is not real. Like, Love. See more Andy F 11/01/2023 More comedic than you might expect (apparently at the lead actor's request). Nonetheless John Barrymore's Svengali is a stunning portrayal and the film dazzles with its visuals. See more David K 04/30/2023 This pre-code entry is odd. Early on, it bears some resemblance to German expressionism as it veers into horror. The last third, though, is fairly traditional pre-code stuff. The affair between a 50-year old grizzled, manipulative hypnotist and an 18-year old beauty that occurs only because of his spell on her is the driving force. Well worth a watch only because you may have never seen anything like it. Barrymore is at his best. See more 12/13/2021 Based on Trilby an 1894 novel, did not perform well at the American box office. There's much debate as to whether or not this is a horror film. The film is creeping, intense, human and at times believable. John Barrymore was brilliant in the role and the production was elaborate. See more 04/28/2019 The best movie character ever portrayed: John Barrymore as Svengali! See more Read all reviews

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