The Great Garrick
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Synopsis
Celebrated 18th-century British actor David Garrick receives an invitation from the Comédie-Française in Paris, but they mistakenly hear that he plans to give them acting lessons. Insulted, the troupe arranges to stay at his inn and put on an outlandish performance to convince him of their skills. When Countess Germaine de la Corbe, fleeing an arranged marriage, arrives, Garrick believes that her romantic advances are part of the plot.
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The Great Garrick 1937 Trailer | Brian Aherne
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-04
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Brian Aherne
David Garrick
Olivia de Havilland
Germaine de la Corbe
Edward Everett Horton
Tubby
Melville Cooper
M. W. Picard
Lionel Atwill
M. Beaumarchais
Luis Alberni
Luis Basset
Lana Turner
Mlle. Auber
Marie Wilson
Mlle. Nicolle
Linda Perry
Mlle. Molee
Fritz Leiber
Horatio in 'Hamlet'
Etienne Girardot
Jean Cabot
Dorothy Tree
Mme. Moreau
Craig Reynolds
M. Janin
Paul Everton
Innkeeper of Adam and Eve
Trevor Bardette
M. Noverre
Milton Owen
Thierre
Albert Dekker
LeBrun
Chester Clute
M. Moreau
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 30, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Vajda
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- The Great Garrick
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Ernest Vajda
Adolph Deutsch
Ernest Haller
Warren Low
Mervyn LeRoy
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Vajda
Writer
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
James Whale
Director
Warren Low
Editor
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Garrick
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What is The Great Garrick about?
Celebrated 18th-century British actor David Garrick receives an invitation from the Comédie-Française in Paris, but they mistakenly hear that he plans to give them acting lessons. Insulted, the troupe arranges to stay at his inn and put on an outlandish performance to convince him of their skills. When Countess Germaine de la Corbe, fleeing an arranged marriage, arrives, Garrick believes that her romantic advances are part of the plot.
Who directed The Great Garrick?
The Great Garrick was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in The Great Garrick?
The principal cast of The Great Garrick includes Brian Aherne, Olivia de Havilland, Edward Everett Horton, Melville Cooper, Lionel Atwill.
When was The Great Garrick released and how long is it?
The Great Garrick was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Garrick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Garrick was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Garrick?
The Great Garrick holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).