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Anthony Adverse

1936 • 2h21m Drama, History, Romance

Rating

5.7/10

Popularity

1

Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero, Anthony Adverse. Abandoned at a convent by his heartless nobleman father, Don Luis, Anthony is later mentored by his kind grandfather, John Bonnyfeather, and falls for the beautiful Angela Giuseppe. When circumstances separate Anthony and Angela and he embarks on a long journey, he must find his way back to her, no matter what the cost.

Details

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Screenplay

Sheridan Gibney

Cast

Fredric March

Olivia de Havilland

Donald Woods

Release date

8/26/1936

Status

Released

Budget

$1,192,000

Revenue

$2,750,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

35