The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan(1953)
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Synopsis
The career of W. S. Gilbert, a barrister turned comic librettist, and Arthur Sullivan, a composer turned against his will to light music, who together wrote fifteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896, to great public acclaim.
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) is a drama and music film directed by Sidney Gilliat, released on February 14, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Robert Morley, Maurice Evans, Eileen Herlie and Peter Finch. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Gilliat
- Writers:
- Leslie Bailey, Sidney Gilliat
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Challis
- Production:
- British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) Trailer
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Morley
as William S. Gilbert
Maurice Evans
as Arthur Sullivan
Eileen Herlie
as Helen D'Oyly Carte
Peter Finch
as Richard D'Oyly Carte
Martyn Green
as George Grossmith
Dinah Sheridan
as Grace Marston
Isabel Dean
as Mrs. Gilbert
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Mr. Marston
Muriel Aked
as Queen Victoria
Michael Ripper
as Louis
- Bernadette O'Farrell
Bernadette O'Farrell
as Jessie Bond
Frank Williams
as Singer Rehearsing
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Gilliat, written by Leslie Bailey and Sidney Gilliat.
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan online?
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Canal VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
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The main cast of The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) includes Robert Morley, Maurice Evans, Eileen Herlie, Peter Finch and Martyn Green. The film was directed by Sidney Gilliat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan released?
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan was released on February 14, 1953 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan worth watching?
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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