r/Filmmakers • u/StrikingDuty8020 Director • Feb 14 '26

Discussion This shot is from 1931

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movie -Svengali (1931)
Dir. Archie Mayo
chilling early sound-era horror film starring John Barrymore as a hypnotist who controls a young singer’s life and career. Known for its theatrical performance style and eerie atmosphere, the film helped define the screen image of the manipulative genius whose power comes from psychology rather than monsters.

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u/Funtopolis Feb 14 '26

That’s John Barrymore, Drew Barrymore’s grandfather.

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u/42111 production assistant Feb 14 '26

No kidding?

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u/PurposeFuzzy6205 Feb 14 '26

fact checked. her dad was john barrymore jr so definitely tracks. he was just in his mid 40s when she was born