Anthony Adverse (1936)
Anthony Adverse is a 1936 drama movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy, with a running time of 2h 21m. It stars Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland and Donald Woods.
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.
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What is Anthony Adverse about?
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.
When was Anthony Adverse released?
Anthony Adverse was released on 26 August 1936.
How long is Anthony Adverse?
Anthony Adverse runs 2h 21m.
Who made Anthony Adverse?
Anthony Adverse was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Cast
- Fredric March as Anthony Adverse
- Olivia de Havilland as Angela Guiseppe
- Donald Woods as Vincent Nolte
- Anita Louise as Maria
- Edmund Gwenn as John Bonnyfeather
- Claude Rains as Marquis Don Luis
- Louis Hayward as Denis Moore
- Gale Sondergaard as Faith Paleologus
- Steffi Duna as Neleta
- Billy Mauch as Young Anthony Adverse
- Akim Tamiroff as Carlo Cibo
- Ralph Morgan as Debrulle