The Great Mr Handel (1942)

  • NR
  • 11/09/1942 (GB)
  • Music, Drama
  • 1h 29m

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

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.

Norman Walker

Director

Cast

Wilfrid Lawson's headshot

Wilfrid Lawson

Handel
Elizabeth Allan's headshot

Elizabeth Allan

Mrs. Cibber
Malcolm Keen's headshot

Malcolm Keen

Lord Chesterfield
Michael Shepley's headshot

Michael Shepley

Sir Charles Marsham
Max Kirby's headshot

Max Kirby

Frederick, Prince of Wales

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