Svengali (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1931, Svengali is a fantasy, drama, horror and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 81 minutes. “He hypnotizes! He thrills...! Any woman caught in his spell must obey.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A music maestro uses hypnotism on a young model he meets in Paris to make her both his muse and wife.
Who’s in it. Svengali stars John Barrymore as Svengali, Marian Marsh as Trilby O'Farrell, Donald Crisp as The Laird and Bramwell Fletcher as Billee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Svengali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Svengali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Svengali tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Svengali (1931)?
- In US, Svengali is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Svengali worth watching?
- Svengali holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Svengali?
- Svengali stars John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Donald Crisp, Bramwell Fletcher and Carmel Myers.
- When was Svengali released?
- Svengali was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.