Trama:
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.

Cast:

Charles Laughton Rembrandt van Rijn

Gertrude Lawrence Geertje Dirx

Elsa Lanchester Hendrickje Stoffels

Raymond Huntley Ludwick

Edward Chapman Fabrizius

Walter Hudd Capt. Banning Cocq

Roger Livesey Beggar Saul

Herbert Lomas Harmenzs van Rijn

Allan Jeayes Dr. Tulp

John Clements Govaert Flinck

Abraham Sofaer Dr. Menasseh

Skelton Knaggs Undetermined Secondary Rôle (uncredited)

Marius Goring Baron Leivens (uncredited)

Laurence Hanray Heertsbeeke

Austin Trevor Marquis de Grand Coeur

Gertrude Musgrove Agelintje

Jack Livesey Journeyman

John Turnbull Minister

Edmund Willard Van Zeeland

Evelyn Ankers Party Girl (uncredited)

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown