Movie
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
19531h 49m5.0 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan was released February 14, 1953. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
Available now in United States
What to watch instead
These movies are available now and closely match The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan.
More about The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
Cast
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. MarstonCredits
- Directed by
- Sidney Gilliat
- Written by
- Sidney Gilliat, Leslie Bailey
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- British Lion FilmsUnited Kingdom
Themes
based on true storymusical