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This film details the real-life partnership between British writer William S. Gilbert (Robert Morley) and composer Arthur Sullivan (Maurice Evans). Although both men became known in their fields, their careers did not truly take off until they began working together regularly under the guidance of savvy theater impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte (Peter Finch). The movie depicts how Gilbert and Sullivan thrived and clashed, on both personal and creative levels.
Original Release
02/14/1953
US Release
10/27/1953
Cast
Name | Character |
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Robert Morley | William S. Gilbert |
Maurice Evans | Arthur Sullivan |
Eileen Herlie | Helen D'Oyly Carte |
Martyn Green | George Grossmith |
Peter Finch | Richard D'Oyly Carte |
Dinah Sheridan | Grace Marston |
Isabel Dean | Mrs. Gilbert |
Wilfrid Hyde-White | Mr. Marston |
Muriel Aked | Queen Victoria |
Michael Ripper | Louis |
Directors
Writers
Leslie Baily, W.S. Gilbert, Sidney Gilliat, Leslie Bailey
Cast
Name | Character |
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Robert Morley | William S. Gilbert |
Maurice Evans | Arthur Sullivan |
Eileen Herlie | Helen D'Oyly Carte |
Martyn Green | George Grossmith |
Peter Finch | Richard D'Oyly Carte |
Dinah Sheridan | Grace Marston |
Isabel Dean | Mrs. Gilbert |
Wilfrid Hyde-White | Mr. Marston |
Muriel Aked | Queen Victoria |
Michael Ripper | Louis |
Bernadette O'Farrell | Jessie Bond |
Ann Hanslip | Bride |
Eric Berry | Rutland Barrington |
Yvonne Marsh | Second bride |
Lloyd Lamble | Joseph Bennett |
Ian Wallace | Captain |
Owen Brannigan | Principal bass baritone |
Richard Warner | Cellier |
Perlita Neilson | Lettie |
Charlotte Mitchell | Charlotte |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Sidney Gilliat | Producer |
Leslie Gilliat | Producer |
Frank Launder | Producer |