Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)
Not Rated
109 min | Biography, Drama, Musical

Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)

Not Rated

109 min | Biography, Drama, Musical

The Victorian-era theatrical partnership of English librettist William S. Gilbert and English composer Arthur Sullivan produced fourteen comic operas to great public acclaim, yet they clashed on both personal and creative levels.

Director

Sidney Gilliat

Writers

Leslie Baily (book "The Gilbert and Sullivan Book") (screenplay) | W.S. Gilbert (operettas) (as William S. Gilbert) | Sidney Gilliat (screenplay)

Producers

Sidney Gilliat | Frank Launder

Cinematographer

Christopher Challis (as Chris Challis)

Editor

Gerald Turney-Smith

Production Designer

Hein Heckroth

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Updated Feb 15, 1953

Release date

Oct 27, 1953 (United States)

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65 cast members

Name	Known for
Robert Morley William S. Gilbert William S. Gilbert See fewer	The African Queen (1951)
Maurice Evans Arthur Sullivan Arthur Sullivan See fewer	Planet of the Apes (1968)
Eileen Herlie Helen D'Oyly Carte Helen D'Oyly Carte See fewer	All My Children (1970)
Martyn Green George Grossmith George Grossmith See fewer	The Mikado (1939)
Peter Finch Richard D'Oyly Carte Richard D'Oyly Carte See fewer	Network (1976)
Dinah Sheridan Grace Marston Grace Marston See fewer	The Railway Children (1970)
Isabel Dean Mrs. Gilbert Mrs. Gilbert See fewer	Sense and Sensibility (1971)
Wilfrid Hyde-White Mr. Marston Mr. Marston See fewer	My Fair Lady (1964)
Muriel Aked Queen Victoria Queen Victoria See fewer	The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)
Michael Ripper Louis Louis See fewer	The Mummy (1959)
Bernadette O'Farrell Jessie Bond Jessie Bond See fewer	The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)
Ann Hanslip Bride Bride See fewer	A Place of Execution (1953)
Eric Berry Rutland Barrington Rutland Barrington See fewer	The Red Shoes (1948)
Yvonne Marsh Second bride Second bride See fewer	You Rang, M'Lord? (1988)
Lloyd Lamble Joseph Bennett Joseph Bennett See fewer	The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954)
Ian Wallace Captain Captain See fewer	On Such a Night (1956)
Owen Brannigan Principal bass baritone Principal bass baritone See fewer	The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Richard Warner Cellier Cellier See fewer	Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
Perlita Neilson Lettie Lettie See fewer	The Day of the Triffids (1981)
Charlotte Mitchell Charlotte Charlotte See fewer	Persuasion (1971)
Kenneth Downey Counsel for the plaintiff in 'Trial by Jury' Counsel for the plaintiff in 'Trial by Jury' See fewer	Oliver Twist (1948)
Sylvia Clarke Gianetta in 'The Gondoliers' / Peep-Bo Gianetta in 'The Gondoliers' / Peep-Bo See fewer	BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
Stella Riley Millicent Millicent See fewer	Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens (1959)
Leonard Sachs Smythe Smythe See fewer	Thunderball (1965)
Philip Ray Theater manager Theater manager See fewer	Starr and Company (1958)
John Rae Ferguson Ferguson See fewer	Kidnapped (1952)
George Cross Stage manager Stage manager See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)
George Woodbridge Reporter Reporter See fewer	Horror of Dracula (1958)
Robert Brooks Turner Doorman (as Robert Brookes Turner) Doorman (as Robert Brookes Turner) See fewer	Journey's End (1937)
Anthony Green Office boy Office boy See fewer	The Quatermass Experiment (1953)
Gron Davies Ancestral ghost in 'Ruddigore' Ancestral ghost in 'Ruddigore' See fewer	Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)
Arthur Howard Usher in 'Trial by Jury' Usher in 'Trial by Jury' See fewer	Moonraker (1979)
John Banks Strephon in 'Iolanthe' Strephon in 'Iolanthe' See fewer	H.M.S. Pinafore (1972)
John B. Hughes Train bearer in 'Iolanthe' / Bosun's mate in 'H.M.S. Pinafore' Train bearer in 'Iolanthe' / Bosun's mate in 'H.M.S. Pinafore' See fewer	Meet John Doe (1941)
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Harold Williams Judge in 'Trial by Jury' Judge in 'Trial by Jury' See fewer	Jimmy Boy (1935)
Muriel Brunskill Principal contralto Principal contralto See fewer	Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)
Muir Mathieson Conductor Conductor See fewer	Vertigo (1958)
Harold Lang Singer Singer See fewer	Garry Halliday (1959)
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Gordon Clinton Singer Singer See fewer	The Much Loved Music Show (1978)
John Cameron Singer Singer See fewer	BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
Webster Booth Singer Singer See fewer	Waltz Time (1945)
John Cuneton Singer Singer See fewer	Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)
Joan Gilligham Singer Singer See fewer	Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)
Elsie Morison Singer Singer See fewer	The Silver Swan (1952)
Richard Morris Midshipman in 'H.M.S. Pinafore' Midshipman in 'H.M.S. Pinafore' See fewer	Gilbert and Sullivan (1953)
Kenneth Mosely Pish Tush in 'The Mikado' Pish Tush in 'The Mikado' See fewer	Give Me the Stars (1945)
Marjorie Thomas Singer Singer See fewer	Nitram (2021)
Jack Arrow Meat Seller at Fairground (uncredited) Meat Seller at Fairground (uncredited) See fewer	Flame and the Flesh (1954)
Hyma Beckley Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer
Dan Cressey Choir Member (uncredited) Choir Member (uncredited) See fewer	Dunkirk (1958)
Arthur Dibbs Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer	We Do Believe in Ghosts (1947)
Roma Dumville Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited) See fewer	Marriage a la Mode (1955)
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John G. Heller Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited) See fewer	Kelly's Heroes (1970)
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Philip Johns Choir Member (uncredited) Choir Member (uncredited) See fewer	The Navigators (2001)
Louis Matto Wine Waiter at Picnic (uncredited) Wine Waiter at Picnic (uncredited) See fewer	Glad Tidings! (1953)
Jim Morris Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer
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Fred Stroud Choir Member (uncredited) Choir Member (uncredited) See fewer
James Ure Footman at Buckingham Palace (uncredited) Footman at Buckingham Palace (uncredited) See fewer	Massey Sahib (1986)
Frank Williams Singer Rehearsing with Sir Arthur (uncredited) Singer Rehearsing with Sir Arthur (uncredited) See fewer	Dad's Army (2016)

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