The Great Mr Handel (1942)
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.
Director: Norman Walker
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: November 9, 1942
Cast
- Wilfrid Lawson - George Frideric Handel
- Elizabeth Allan - Mrs. Cibber
- Malcolm Keen - Lord Chesterfield
- Michael Shepley - Sir Charles Marsham
- Max Kirby - Frederick, Prince of Wales
- Hay Petrie - Phineas
- Morris Harvey - John Heidegger
- A.E. Matthews - Charles Jennens
- Frederick Cooper - Pooley
- Andrew Leigh - Captain Coram
Editing: Sam Simmonds
Production: Independent Productions, G.H.W. Productions Ltd., J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Norman Walker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Mr Handel 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 directed The Great Mr Handel?
- The Great Mr Handel was directed by Norman Walker.
- Who stars in The Great Mr Handel?
- The Great Mr Handel stars Wilfrid Lawson, Elizabeth Allan, Malcolm Keen, Michael Shepley, Max Kirby, Hay Petrie.
- How long is The Great Mr Handel?
- The Great Mr Handel has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Mr Handel?
- The Great Mr Handel is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was The Great Mr Handel produced?
- The Great Mr Handel was produced in United Kingdom.