The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
Synopsis
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.
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Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-22
Top Cast
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Robert Morley
William S. Gilbert
Maurice Evans
Arthur Sullivan
Eileen Herlie
Helen D'Oyly Carte
Peter Finch
Richard D'Oyly Carte
Martyn Green
George Grossmith
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
Frank Williams
Singer Rehearsing
Owen Brannigan
Principal bass baritone
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Gilliat
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Bailey, Sidney Gilliat
- Original Title
- The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Gilliat
Leslie Bailey, Sidney Gilliat
Christopher Challis
Gerald Turney-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Gilliat
Director
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Leslie Bailey
Writer
Sidney Gilliat
Writer
Gerald Turney-Smith
Editor
Hein Heckroth
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan about?
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.
Who directed The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
Who stars in The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
The principal cast of The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan includes Robert Morley, Maurice Evans, Eileen Herlie, Peter Finch, Martyn Green.
When was The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan released and how long is it?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).