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Svengali (/ s v ɛ ŋ ˈ ɡ ɑː l i /) is a character in the novel Trilby which was first published in 1894 by George du Maurier. Svengali is a Jewish man who seduces, dominates and exploits Trilby, a young half-Irish girl, and makes her into a famous singer.
In George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby, a young artist's model named Trilby O'Ferrall falls under the spell of Svengali, a villainous musician and hypnotist. Svengali trains Trilby's voice through hypnosis and transforms her into a singing star, subjugating her completely in the process.
Svengali is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Archie Mayo. The film stars John Barrymore and Marian Marsh . It is based on the 1894 George du Maurier novel Trilby and was among the many film adaptations of the book.
A classic horror film based on George Du Maurier's novel, starring John Barrymore as Svengali, a sinister music maestro who controls the voice and mind of a young singer. The film features nude modeling scenes, a love triangle, and a controversial ending.
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- Drama, Horror, Romance
- Archie Mayo
- 1931-05-22
Svengali, fictional character, the villain of the romantic novel Trilby (1894) by George du Maurier. The name Svengali became synonymous with an authority figure or mentor who exerts undue, usually evil influence over another person.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 8, 2018 · Svengali is a term for a person who uses hypnosis or charm to control another, often for evil purposes. The term comes from a novel by George Du Maurier, where a musician named Svengali exploits a singer named Trilby.
Svengali is a fictional character from George du Maurier's novel Trilby, published in 1894. He is a mesmerist who controls and destroys the heroine, and became a popular term for manipulation.
