Trilby (1915): Cast
Trilby is a 1915 drama directed by Maurice Tourneur, starring Wilton Lackaye as Svengali, Clara Kimball Young and Paul McAllister. It runs 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 59 min
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Genre
- Drama
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Trilby About?
The premise of Trilby without spoilers.
Svengali hypnotically seizes control of a young starlet’s singing voice, yet he cannot dominate her heart. Maurice Tourneur’s 1915 adaptation brings George du Maurier’s celebrated novel to the screen. A later, more widely known 1931 sound version titled Svengali stars John Barrymore, whose star power prompted the change in title. still truly praised.
Trilby Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- young
- hypnotized woman
- hypnotism
- hypnotist
- based on novel
- based on play
- character name in title
Trilby Cast & Characters
Wilton Lackaye leads the cast as Svengali, with Clara Kimball Young as Trilby O'Ferral and Paul McAllister as Gecko. Directed by Maurice Tourneur; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maurice Tourneur
- Wilton Lackaye as Svengali
- Clara Kimball Young as Trilby O'Ferral
- Paul McAllister as Gecko
- Chester Barnett as Billie
Also Starring in Trilby
· 1 moreMore from Maurice Tourneur
More films directed by Maurice Tourneur: Impasse of Two Angels, Cecile Is Dead, Valley of Hell and Carnival of Sinners.
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Trilby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Trilby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Trilby?
Trilby runs 59 minutes.
When was Trilby released?
Trilby was released on September 19, 1915.
Who directed Trilby?
Trilby was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
More films by Maurice Tourneur Who is in the cast of Trilby?
Trilby stars Wilton Lackaye as Svengali, Clara Kimball Young as Trilby O'Ferral and Paul McAllister as Gecko, among 5 credited actors.
Does Trilby have a post-credit scene?
No. Trilby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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