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The Great Gilbert and Sullivan

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This film details the real-life partnership between British writer William S. Gilbert (Robert Morley) and composer Arthur Sullivan (Maurice Evans). Although both men became known in their fields, their careers did not truly take off until they began working together regularly under the guidance of savvy theater impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte (Peter Finch). The movie depicts how Gilbert and Sullivan thrived and clashed, on both personal and creative levels.

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine The story is uneventful and the film suffers from an uneasy assortment of comedy styles, but the music and color are wonderful and it's a "must" for all G & S fans. Oct 23, 2019 Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin The respectfully dull costume productions of the Korda group since 1947 find full scope in this frightfully proper account of the work of "two great men of the Victorian stage". Mar 2, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Absolutely no insight into the musical team, but a marvelous selection of their beloved songs. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This film details the real-life partnership between British writer William S. Gilbert (Robert Morley) and composer Arthur Sullivan (Maurice Evans). Although both men became known in their fields, their careers did not truly take off until they began working together regularly under the guidance of savvy theater impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte (Peter Finch). The movie depicts how Gilbert and Sullivan thrived and clashed, on both personal and creative levels.
Director
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Frank Launder
Screenwriter
Leslie Baily
Production Co
London Film Productions
Genre
Biography
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 45m