The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)

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Released:
1953-02-14

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 49min

Genre:
Drama, Music

  • 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