The story of a genius who hypnotizes an artist's model into becoming a great concert singer, and how she escapes from his influence only by his death.
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Award:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
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| Hildegard Knef | ... |
Trilby
(as Hildegarde Neff)
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| Donald Wolfit | ... |
Svengali
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| Terence Morgan | ... |
Billy
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| Derek Bond | ... |
The Laird
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| Paul Rogers | ... |
Taffy
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| David Kossoff | ... |
Gecko
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| Hubert Gregg | ... |
Durian
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| Noel Purcell | ... |
Patrick O'Ferrall
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| Alfie Bass | ... |
Carrell
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| Harry Secombe | ... |
Barizel
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| Peter Illing | ... |
Police Inspector
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| Joan Haythorne | ... |
Mrs. Bagot
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Hugh Cross | ... |
Dubose
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David Oxley | ... |
Dodor
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| Richard Pearson | ... |
Lambert
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Rica Fox | ... |
Dresser
(as Rika Fox)
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Toots Pounds | ... |
Mama Martin
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| Michael Craig | ... |
Zou Zou
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| Neville Phillips | ... |
Contran
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Arnold Bell | ... |
Tout
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Joan Heal | ... |
Barmaid
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| Martin Boddey | ... |
Doctor
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| Cyril Smith | ... |
1st Stage Manager
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| Marne Maitland | ... |
2nd Stage Manager
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Hyma Beckley | ... |
Opera Patron (uncredited)
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Pierre (uncredited)
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Billy's Uncle (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Covent Garden Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Noel Langley | ||
Written by
| George L. Du Maurier | ... | (from the novel by) (as George du Maurier) |
| Noel Langley | ... | (screen play) |
Produced by
| George Minter | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Douglas Peirce | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| William Alwyn | ||
Cinematography by
| Wilkie Cooper | ... | (director of colour photography) |
Editing by
| John Pomeroy | ||
Editorial Department
| Anne Barker | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Maude Spector | ||
Art Direction by
| Frederick Pusey | ... | (as Fred Pusey) |
Costume Design by
| Beatrice Dawson | ||
Makeup Department
| Nora Bentley | ... | hair stylist |
| Gordon Bond | ... | hair stylist |
| Harold Fletcher | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ben Arbeid | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Denis O'Dell | ... | assistant director |
| Buddy Booth | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Peter Mullins | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Peter Murton | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Sash Fisher | ... | sound recordist |
| Vernon Messenger | ... | dubbing editor (uncredited) |
| Harry Raynham | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alan Hume | ... | camera operator |
| Alan Perry | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Music Department
| William Alwyn | ... | musical director |
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor |
Additional Crew
| George Minter | ... | presenter |
| Ron Purdie | ... | production runner (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Elisabeth Schwarzkopf | ... | the producer expresses his grateful appreciation for the magnificent singing of (as Madame Elizabeth Schwarzkopf) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Renown Pictures Corporation (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1955) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of Sweden (1955) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1956) (Norway) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation (Terence Morgan by arrangement with)
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (music played by)
Storyline
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| Taglines | She was his toy...and his triumph! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Hildegard Knef's singing was dubbed by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Hilde (2009). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: Paris The Latin Quarter at the turn of the Century See more » |
| Quotes |
Svengali:
If you choose you can put all that nonsense behind you forever. Trilby O'Farrall: And do what, starve? Svengali: Not if you put your trust in me absolutely, not if you do exactly what I tell you to do. See more » |