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Svengali [DVD] [1954]

DVD ~ Hildegarde Neff
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  • Actors: Hildegarde Neff, Donald Wolfit, Derek Bond, Alfie Bass, Harry Secombe
  • Format: Black & White, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Simply Media
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Jun 2009
  • Run Time: 82 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00294067C
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 78,650 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Svengali is a masterful and menacing hypnotist, bearded and unkempt, who draws a young woman, Trilby, into his lair. She has worked as a nude model for many artists and now, cajoled by Svengali's manipulative gift, she leaves behind her family in order to pursue a singing career on the concert circuit. What Trilby does not know, however, is that she can perform only upon the hypnotist's command. Svengali and Trilby are pursued by a young artist who, like Svengali, is madly in love with Trilby. Starring Donald Wolfit as Svengali and Hildegard Neff as Trilby.


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gnoring the adoration of Billy, a shy sensetive young man, Trilby O'Ferral falls under the spell of Svengali. Together they develop a concert act and tour successfully, forsaking Trilby's former friends. But Billy's love in unawavering and wins out at last over the dark power of Svengali.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A mesmerising performance, 6 Sep 2009
Sir Donald Wolfit was one of the leading Shakespearean actors of his day and it is a matter of great regret that he was never asked to film any of his major interpretations, especially that of King Lear.

It is a matter of good fortune that Wolfit appears in the lead role of this film as the part was originally to be played by Robert Newton. The screenplay is based on the once-popular novel "Trilby" by George du Maurier which concerns a young artist's model (the Trilby of the title) who, although practically tone-deaf, is transformed into a great operatic star by the hypnotic powers possessed by the sinister Svengali.

It is no surprise that the film's title bears the name of the evil genius Svengali, rather than duMaurier's original title, as the charismatic Wolfit gives a performance of prime "ham" which proves itself a cynosure at the expense of all the other actors in the film...such, apparently, was his way in the theatre!
The background score is by master film composer, William Alwyn, and Hildegard Knef's singing voice in the operatic scenes, when Trilby is under Svengali's influence, was dubbed by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

All in all this is a hugely enjoyable piece of vintage melodrama and a valuable memento of one of this country's most notable actors.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great that this is finally on DVD..., 7 Oct 2009
By C. Raupach "klassikerfilmfan" (Berlin, Germany) - See all my reviews
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But just wondered how the quality is? Is it in Color or B/W? Because it was shot in color. Thanks anyone with additional info...
Just thought I'd ask before purchase...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good purchase!, 6 Oct 2009
By Bretfan "Brettfan" (Douai, France) - See all my reviews
All fans of Jeremy Brett must have this DVD.J.B doen't appear much (just at the beginning, during the feast scene), but his appearance is quite charming. The story, a kind of fantastic melodrama, is quite thrilling and entertaining.
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