John Barrymore
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John Barrymore was an American actor on stage, screen, and radio. A member of the Drew and Barrymore theatrical families, he initially tried to avoid the stage and briefly attempted a career as a visu
Barrymore in 1918
Ethel in Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines; Barrymore appeared with his sister in the 1901 play.
Evelyn Nesbit, Barrymore's first love, to whom he proposed in 1902 (photograph by Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr., 1905)
(l to r) Barrymore with his sister Ethel and brother Lionel in 1904.
Svengali (1931 film)
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Svengali is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Archie Mayo. The film stars John Barrymore and Marian Marsh. It is based on the 1894 George du Maurier novel Trilby and was among the many f
Window card for Svengali
