Svengali
1927 · ★ 8.0 · Drama
The hypnotist Svengali makes an artist's model sing, but cannot force her love.
Directed by Gennaro Righelli · Written by Max Glass
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Paul Wegener Svengali -
Anita Dorris Trilby -
Teddy Bill Maler Leard -
Hans Brausewetter Maler Taffy -
Alexander Granach Geiger Gecko -
Hermann Picha Caféhauswirt
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