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Bookmark this pageRembrandt (1936)
Director: Alexander Korda
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From Time Out Film Guide
Less successful at the time than the earlier Private Life of Henry VIII, but a far better film, thanks to a subtle, touching performance from Laughton as the ageing painter coming to terms with both the death of his beloved Saskia (Lanchester) and an increasing hostility to his work. Surprisingly sombre, it lacks a tight plot, but appeals through its vivid characterisation, superb Vincent Korda sets, and Georges Périnal's lovely camerawork.Author: GA
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- jackcrompton said...
- Posted on Sep 14 2009 22:14 Has your reviewer actually seen this film? The character Saskia does not appear in the film - Elsa Lanchester plays Rembrandt household maid, later the painter's lover, Hendrickje Stoffels.
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Cast & crew
Director: Alexander Korda
Producer: Alexander Korda
Cast: Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Gertrude Lawrence, Edward Chapman, Walter Hudd, Roger Livesey, John Clements, Marius Goring full cast
Genre(s): Period/Swashbucklers
Duration: 85 mins
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