Friday, July 25, 2014

Rembrandt (1936): Charles Laughton as the Dutch Old Master


     Directed by Alexander Korda, Rembrandt (1936) takes a cinematically biographical look at the troubled life and artistic career of Rembrandt van Rijn. The focus is placed on drama over process, but is an enjoyable portrait of the Dutch Old Master in 17th Century Holland. Charles Laughton is excellent as Rembrandt. Laughton's real-life spouse, Elsa Lanchester, is wonderful and beautiful as Hendrickje Stoffels. Overall, a great production.

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

The Night Watch

Charles Laughton

Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Charles Laughton

Elsa Lanchester

Charles Laughton


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