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Trilby (1915)

Directed by Maurice Tourneur

Overview

The hypnotic Svengali controls the singing voice of a young starlet, but he cannot control her heart. This 1915 Maurice Tourneur film is a version of the famous du Maurier novel. It was later done in a more famous 1931 film named Svengali with John Barrymore. The later film obviously changed the title due to the huge presence of its star.

Rated NR | Length 59 minutes

Actors

Wilton Lackaye | Clara Kimball Young | Paul McAllister | Chester Barnett | D.J. Flanagan