
Three Tales of Terror
Horror
Overview
The hypnotist Svengali makes an artist's model sing, but cannot force her love.
Top Cast
Paul Askonas
Paul Askonas
Svengali
Paul Askonas
Svengali
Frau Galfres-Hubermann
Frau Galfres-Hubermann
Trilby
Frau Galfres-Hubermann
Trilby
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