Rembrandt
“He knew all women! Their lives...Loves...Their souls!”
Synopsis
A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work takes a dark turn, which offends many of his patrons.
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COMING SOON: REMBRANDT (1936), Outer Galaxy Lounge original edited trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-09
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Charles Laughton
Rembrandt van Rijn
Gertrude Lawrence
Geertje Dirx
Elsa Lanchester
Hendrickje Stoffels
Edward Chapman
Fabrizius
Walter Hudd
Capt. Banning Cocq
Roger Livesey
Beggar Saul
John Bryning
Titus van Rijn
Sam Livesey
Auctioneer
Herbert Lomas
Harmenzs van Rijn
Allan Jeayes
Dr. Tulp
John Clements
Govaert Flinck
Raymond Huntley
Ludwick
Abraham Sofaer
Dr. Menasseh
Laurence Hanray
Heertsbeeke
Austin Trevor
Marquis de Grand Coeur
Henry Hewitt
Jan Six
Gertrude Musgrove
Agelintje
Richard Gofe
Titus (child)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Zuckmayer, June Head, Lajos Biró
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Toye
- Original Title
- Rembrandt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Korda
Carl Zuckmayer, June Head, Lajos Biró
Geoffrey Toye
Georges Périnal
Francis D. Lyon
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Zuckmayer
Writer
Alexander Korda
Director
Lajos Biró
Writer
Francis D. Lyon
Editor
Alexander Korda
Producer
Georges Périnal
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 Rembrandt
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What is Rembrandt about?
A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work takes a dark turn, which offends many of his patrons.
Who directed Rembrandt?
Rembrandt was directed by Alexander Korda.
Who stars in Rembrandt?
The principal cast of Rembrandt includes Charles Laughton, Gertrude Lawrence, Elsa Lanchester, Edward Chapman, Walter Hudd.
When was Rembrandt released and how long is it?
Rembrandt was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Rembrandt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rembrandt was composed by Geoffrey Toye.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rembrandt?
Rembrandt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).