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Svengali

6.319311h 21mMovieDramaHorrorRomance

In late 19th-century Paris, a sinister musical maestro uses hypnotism to control an artist's model named Trilby, turning her into a famous opera singer.

DirectorArchie Mayo
WriterJ. Grubb Alexander

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Cast · Directed by Archie Mayo

JBJohn Barrymore
John Barrymore
Svengali
MMMarian Marsh
Marian Marsh
Trilby O'Farrell
DCDonald Crisp
Donald Crisp
The Laird
BFBramwell Fletcher
Bramwell Fletcher
Billee
CMCarmel Myers
Carmel Myers
Madame Honorine
LALuis Alberni
Luis Alberni
Gecko
LHLumsden Hare
Lumsden Hare
Monsieur Taffy
PPPaul Porcasi
Paul Porcasi
Bonelli
FBFerike Boros
Ferike Boros
Marta (uncredited)
ADAdrienne D'Ambricourt
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Mme. Vinard (uncredited)
YDYola d'Avril
Yola d'Avril
Maid (uncredited)
RDRose Dione
Rose Dione
Trilby's Mother (uncredited)

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Svengali — streaming FAQ

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Svengali is streaming on Artiflix, Tubi TV and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Svengali on Netflix?

No, Svengali is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Artiflix and Tubi TV.

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Svengali is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in United Kingdom.