Rembrandt
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.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 ... Read more
Starring Charles Laughton, Gertrude Lawrence, Elsa Lanchester, Raymond Huntley, Edward Chapman, Walter Hudd, Roger Livesey, John Bryning, Sam Livesey, Herbert Lomas
Watch "Rembrandt" on Criterion Channel released in 1936. It's a drama and biography movie, and has a rating of 7 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.
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