A music maestro uses hypnotism on a young model he meets in Paris to make her both his muse and wife.
Acting
Barrymore's hypnotic stare—reportedly terrified extras on set.
Cinematography
Expressionist shadows that scream 'I watched Nosferatu twice.'
Production
Barely 81 minutes yet packs a century of unhealthy relationship goals.
Director
Archie Mayo
John Barrymore
Svengali
Marian Marsh
Trilby O'Farrell
Donald Crisp
The Laird
Bramwell Fletcher
Billee
Carmel Myers
Madame Honorine
Luis Alberni
Gecko
Lumsden Hare
Monsieur Taffy
Paul Porcasi
Bonelli
Ferike Boros
Marta (uncredited)
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Mme. Vinard (uncredited)
Yola d'Avril
Maid (uncredited)
Rose Dione
Trilby's Mother (uncredited)
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