Rembrandt

"He knew all women! Their lives...Loves...Their souls!"

Dec 25 1936 Not Rated 1h 25m
Biography, Drama

A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work takes a dark turn, which offends many of his patrons.

Plot

This character study joins the painter at the height of his fame in 1642, when his adored wife suddenly dies and his work takes a dark, sardonic turn that offends his patrons. By 1656, he is bankrupt but consoles himself with the company of pretty maid Hendrickje, whom he's unable to marry. Their relationship brings ostracism but also some measure of happiness. The final scenes find him in his last year, 1669, physically enfeebled but his spirit undimmed.

Written by

Carl Zuckmayer, June Head, Lajos Biró

Directed by

Alexander Korda

Cast

Charles Laughton, Gertrude Lawrence, Elsa Lanchester

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

United Artists, London Films Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Trailers
"Rembrandt" (1936) Promo
COMING SOON: REMBRANDT (1936), Outer Galaxy Lounge original edited trailer
Scores
# of Votes
2,043
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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