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The Great Mr Handel

19421h 29mNorman Walker
IMDb 6.8

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"The Life - Tragedy and Triumphs and the Glorious Music of the Illustrious Brought to the Screen"

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.

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What is The Great Mr Handel (1942) about?

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.

Who stars in The Great Mr Handel?

The Great Mr Handel stars Wilfrid Lawson (George Frideric Handel), Elizabeth Allan (Mrs. Cibber), Malcolm Keen (Lord Chesterfield), Michael Shepley (Sir Charles Marsham), Max Kirby (Frederick, Prince of Wales). The film was directed by Norman Walker.

How long is The Great Mr Handel?

The Great Mr Handel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942.

Is The Great Mr Handel worth watching?

The Great Mr Handel holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Music, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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