The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)
1953 · 1h 49m · Drama, Music
Genres: Drama, Music
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.
Director: Sidney Gilliat
Writers: Sidney Gilliat, Leslie Bailey
Cinematography: Christopher Challis
Editor: Gerald Turney-Smith
Cast
Robert Morley as William S. GilbertMaurice Evans as Arthur SullivanEileen Herlie as Helen D'Oyly CartePeter Finch as Richard D'Oyly CarteMartyn Green as George GrossmithDinah Sheridan as Grace MarstonIsabel Dean as Mrs. GilbertWilfrid Hyde-White as Mr. MarstonMuriel Aked as Queen VictoriaMichael Ripper as LouisBernadette O'Farrell as Jessie BondFrank Williams as Singer RehearsingMore like this
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