Stories By Famous Authors Illustrated 12 - La Svengali #1

An adaptation of George du Maurier's "La Svengali," a study in hypnotism, follows Billy Dearest's romantic entanglement with the mysterious Trilby. After Billy proposes to Trilby, the sinister Svengali uses his hypnotic powers to place Trilby under his control, luring her away from Billy with promises of making her a great artist and singer. Billy attempts to rescue Trilby from Svengali's influence, but finds himself powerless against the mesmerist's supernatural hold over her mind and will.