Through hypnotism and telepathic mind control, a sinister music maestro controls the singing voice, but not the heart, of the woman he loves..
Okay, so Svengali from 1931. Is it worth checking out today? Yeah, if you’re a real movie buff, especially someone into those super early talkies and a bit of gothic melodrama. It’s got a particular, almost stagey, charm. But if you’re looking for anything fast-paced or subtle, you might find yourself a little bored. I...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Archie Mayo
Bruno Ziener
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"Okay, so Svengali from 1931. Is it worth checking out today? Yeah, if you’re a real movie buff, especially someone into those super early talkies and a bit of gothic melodrama. It’s got a particular, almost stagey, charm. But if you’re looking for anything fast-paced or subtle, you might find yourself a little bored. It’s definitely not for everyone, but it’s a fascinating peek into old Hollywood. John Barrymore as Svengali? Wow. He is just… *a lot*. His performance is so big, so theatrical, it..."
J. Grubb Alexander, George L. Du Maurier
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