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The Great Mr Handel

1942· 1h 29m

MusicDrama

Directed by Norman Walker

6.6/ 10

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Overview

This classic film reveals how the great composer Georg Friedrich Handel rose above the personal anguish and difficulties in his life to create the sublime musical composition, The Messiah.

Cast

Wilfrid Lawson

Wilfrid Lawson

George Frideric Handel

Elizabeth Allan

Elizabeth Allan

Mrs. Cibber

Malcolm Keen

Malcolm Keen

Lord Chesterfield

Michael Shepley

Michael Shepley

Sir Charles Marsham

Max Kirby

Frederick, Prince of Wales

Hay Petrie

Hay Petrie

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