The Great Garrick
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The Great Garrick

(1937)Directed by James Whale89 minHistory, Comedy, Romance
“HE'S WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT! (Just ask Olivia!)”

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.

Brian Aherneas David Garrick
Olivia de Havillandas Germaine de la Corbe
Melville Cooperas M. W. Picard
Lionel Atwillas M. Beaumarchais
Luis Albernias Luis Basset
Lana Turneras Mlle. Auber
Marie Wilsonas Mlle. Nicolle
Linda Perryas Mlle. Molee
Fritz Leiberas Horatio in 'Hamlet'
Etienne Girardotas Jean Cabot
Dorothy Treeas Mme. Moreau
Craig Reynoldsas M. Janin
Paul Evertonas Innkeeper of Adam and Eve
Trevor Bardetteas M. Noverre
MOMilton Owenas Thierre
Albert Dekkeras LeBrun
Chester Cluteas M. Moreau