The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
1953, English. Directed by Sidney Gilliat.
The career of W. S. Gilbert, a barrister turned comic librettist, and Arthur Sullivan, a composer turned against his will to light music, who together wrote fifteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896, to great public acclaim.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Sidney GilliatDirector
- Robert MorleyWilliam S. Gilbert
- Maurice EvansArthur Sullivan
- Eileen HerlieHelen D'Oyly Carte
- Peter FinchRichard D'Oyly Carte
- Martyn GreenGeorge Grossmith
- Dinah SheridanGrace Marston
- Isabel DeanMrs. Gilbert
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteMr. Marston
- Muriel AkedQueen Victoria
- Michael RipperLouis
- Bernadette O'FarrellJessie Bond
- Frank WilliamsSinger Rehearsing
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sidney Gilliat, Leslie Bailey
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What The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan is based on
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan is based on a true story.
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1953. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
If you liked The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan, try Too Late Blues, Honeydripper, Like Sunday, Like Rain.
Who directed The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) was directed by Sidney Gilliat and stars Robert Morley, Maurice Evans, Eileen Herlie.
What is The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan based on?
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan is based on a true story.