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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Charles Laughton | ... | Rembrandt | |
| Gertrude Lawrence | ... | Geertje | |
| Elsa Lanchester | ... | Hendrickje | |
| Edward Chapman | ... | Fabrizius | |
| Walter Hudd | ... | Banning Cocq | |
| Roger Livesey | ... | Beggar Saul | |
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John Bryning | ... | Titus |
| Sam Livesey | ... | Auctioneer | |
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Herbert Lomas | ... | Rembrandt's Father |
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Allan Jeayes | ... | Tulp |
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John Clements | ... | Flinck |
| Raymond Huntley | ... | Ludwick | |
| Abraham Sofaer | ... | Menasseh | |
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Lawrence Hanray | ... | Heertsbeeke |
| Austin Trevor | ... | Marquis | |
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This character study joins the painter at the height of his fame in 1642, when his adored wife suddenly dies and his work takes a dark, sardonic turn that offends his patrons. By 1656, he is bankrupt but consoles himself with the company of pretty maid Hendrickje, whom he's unable to marry. Their relationship brings ostracism but also some measure of happiness. The final scenes find him in his last year, 1669, physically enfeebled but his spirit undimmed. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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painter | father son relationship | morality | male female relationship | rembrandt |Taglines:
Give Me a Beautiful Woman ! and I will make men worship and gaze upon her forever ... One mad moment of love brought him a lifetime of fear !!!! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 December 1936 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Büyük Ates-Rembrandt See more »Filming Locations:
Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System Noiseless Wide Range Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Today no millionaire is worth the money the works of Rembrandt would realise, if ever offered for sale. See more »
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Sam Livesey, the father of three other actor's in this movie Roger Livesey, Barry Livesey and Jack Livesey died the day after the release of this movie in London. See more »Goofs
When Rembrandt reveals the newly completed painting, 'The Night Watch', we see not the full, original version that he in fact painted, but the drastically butchered version that was made over 40 years after his death, when the painting was moved from its original exhibition space in the Kloveniersdoelen to a less capacious display space in the Amsterdam Town Hall in 1715. See more »Quotes
Rembrandt van Rijn: What is success? A soldier can reckon his success in victories, a merchant in money. But my world is insubstantial. I live in a beautiful, blinding, swirling mist.See more »
Crazy Credits
Opening credits prologue: In the seventeenth century Holland was a world power, her ships carried treasure to Amsterdam from all parts of the earth. But her proudest glory was the son of a miller from Leyden, Rembrandt Van Rijn, the greatest painter that has ever lived. He died in obscurity, his belongings no more than a few shillings.Today no millionaire is worth the money the works of Rembrandt would realise, if ever offered for sale. See more »
This was a superbly acted movie. I happened across it on TCM and was instantly sucked in. The dialogue was written very well and beautifully portrayed by all of the actors. This is not a typical movie from 1936 with over the top deliveries from the talent. I just can't say enough about it.
Additionally, it was shot very nicely. Keep in mind that this is a very old movie, but the black and white photography is put together in an almost Rembrandt way.
If you haven't seen Rembrandt then go and get it. You won't be disappointed. Well done!