The Great Mr Handel(1942)
The Life - Tragedy and Triumphs and the Glorious Music of the Illustrious Brought to the Screen
The Great Mr Handel Synopsis
This classic film reveals how the great composer Georg Friedrich Handel rose above the personal anguish and difficulties in his life to create the sublime musical composition, The Messiah.
The Great Mr Handel (1942) is a music and drama film directed by Norman Walker, released on November 9, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Wilfrid Lawson, Elizabeth Allan, Malcolm Keen and Michael Shepley. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Walker
- Producers:
- James B. Sloan
- Production:
- Independent Productions, G.H.W. Productions Ltd., J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Great Mr Handel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wilfrid Lawson
as George Frideric Handel
Elizabeth Allan
as Mrs. Cibber
Malcolm Keen
as Lord Chesterfield
Michael Shepley
as Sir Charles Marsham
- Max Kirby
Max Kirby
as Frederick, Prince of Wales
Hay Petrie
as Phineas
Morris Harvey
as John Heidegger
A.E. Matthews
as Charles Jennens
- Frederick Cooper
Frederick Cooper
as Pooley
- Andrew Leigh
Andrew Leigh
as Captain Coram
Robert Atkins
- H.F. Maltby
H.F. Maltby
Key crew
Directed by Norman Walker, produced by James B. Sloan.
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The Great Mr Handel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Great Mr Handel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Mr Handel online?
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The Great Mr Handel (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Great Mr Handel?
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The main cast of The Great Mr Handel (1942) includes Wilfrid Lawson, Elizabeth Allan, Malcolm Keen, Michael Shepley and Max Kirby. The film was directed by Norman Walker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Mr Handel released?
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The Great Mr Handel was released on November 9, 1942 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Great Mr Handel worth watching?
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The Great Mr Handel (1942) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.