The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953): Cast & Plot
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan is a 1953 music drama directed by Sidney Gilliat, starring Robert Morley as William S. Gilbert, Isabel Dean and Maurice Evans. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Sidney Gilliat
- Original language
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English - Studio
- British Lion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan About?
The premise of The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gilbert, originally a barrister who became a comic librettist, and Sullivan, a classically trained composer reluctantly drawn to lighter music, formed a partnership that produced fifteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896. Their collaboration earned widespread public acclaim and remains a celebrated chapter in theatrical history.
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- based on book
- gilbert and sullivan characters
- arthur sullivan character
- w.s. gilbert character
- richard d'oyly carte character
- singer
- singing
- song
- operetta
- composer
- librettist
- 19th century
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- london england
- operetta musical
- 1880s
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Cast & Characters
Robert Morley leads the cast as William S. Gilbert, with Isabel Dean as Mrs. Gilbert and Maurice Evans as Arthur Sullivan. Directed by Sidney Gilliat; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sidney Gilliat
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Robert Morley as William S. Gilbert - Isabel Dean as Mrs. Gilbert
- Maurice Evans as Arthur Sullivan
- Dinah Sheridan as Grace Marston
Also Starring in The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
· 8 more- Peter Finch Richard D'Oyly Carte
- Eileen Herlie Helen D'Oyly Carte
- Wilfrid Hyde-White Mr. Marston
- Michael Ripper Louis
- Frank Williams Singer Rehearsing
- Muriel Aked Queen Victoria
- Bernadette O'Farrell Jessie Bond
- Martyn Green George Grossmith
More from Sidney Gilliat
More films directed by Sidney Gilliat: Endless Night, The Great St. Trinian’s Train Robbery, Only Two Can Play and Fortune Is a Woman.
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Plot Summary
What happens in The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
S. Gilbert](/actor/robert-morley) [Robert Morley], as they navigate what it means to write music for the stage. Sullivan is urged by his friends and his fiancée, Grace [Dinah Sheridan], to aim for “serious” musical endeavors—dreams that include a cantata based on The Prodigal Son—yet he finds genuine acclaim in the light, comic touch of Trial by Jury, created in collaboration with Gilbert. This early success stirs mixed feelings: Sullivan’s talent is recognized, but Grace’s belief that he is wasting his gifts on trivial works casts a shadow over his future, hinting at the long shadow of criticism from the musical establishment that will shadow his career.
Full summary
The whole story of The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan, scene by scene
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed Arthur Sullivan in the film?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Also Known As
Also known as “The Great Gilbert and Sullivan”.
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- The Great Gilbert and Sullivan
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan released?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan was released on February 14, 1953.
Who directed The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
More films by Sidney Gilliat Who is in the cast of The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan stars Robert Morley as William S. Gilbert, Isabel Dean as Mrs. Gilbert and Maurice Evans as Arthur Sullivan, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan have a post-credit scene?
No. The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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