The Great Garrick(1937)
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The Great Garrick Synopsis
Celebrated 18th-century British actor David Garrick receives an invitation from the Comédie-Française in Paris, but they mistakenly hear that he plans to give them acting lessons. Insulted, the troupe arranges to stay at his inn and put on an outlandish performance to convince him of their skills. When Countess Germaine de la Corbe, fleeing an arranged marriage, arrives, Garrick believes that her romantic advances are part of the plot.
The Great Garrick (1937) is a history, comedy and romance film directed by James Whale, released on October 30, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Brian Aherne, Olivia de Havilland, Edward Everett Horton and Melville Cooper. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- James Whale
- Writers:
- Ernest Vajda
- Producers:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Great Garrick (1937) Trailer
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The Great Garrick Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Aherne
as David Garrick
Olivia de Havilland
as Germaine de la Corbe
Edward Everett Horton
as Tubby
Melville Cooper
as M. W. Picard
Lionel Atwill
as M. Beaumarchais
Luis Alberni
as Luis Basset
Lana Turner
as Mlle. Auber
Marie Wilson
as Mlle. Nicolle
Linda Perry
as Mlle. Molee
Fritz Leiber
as Horatio in 'Hamlet'
Etienne Girardot
as Jean Cabot
Dorothy Tree
as Mme. Moreau
Key crew
Directed by James Whale, written by Ernest Vajda, produced by Mervyn LeRoy.
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The Great Garrick Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Great Garrick – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Garrick?
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The main cast of The Great Garrick (1937) includes Brian Aherne, Olivia de Havilland, Edward Everett Horton, Melville Cooper and Lionel Atwill. The film was directed by James Whale. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Garrick released?
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The Great Garrick was released on October 30, 1937 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Great Garrick worth watching?
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The Great Garrick (1937) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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