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Anthony Adverse

Anthony Adverse

The thrill of thrills the world could not forget!

19365.72h 21m

Overview

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.

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy
Written by Sheridan Gibney, Hervey Allen
Box OfficeBudget: $1.2MRevenue: $2.8M

Top Cast

Fredric March

Fredric March

Anthony Adverse

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Angela Guiseppe

Donald Woods

Donald Woods

Vincent Nolte

Anita Louise

Anita Louise

Maria

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

John Bonnyfeather

Claude Rains

Claude Rains

Marquis Don Luis

Louis Hayward

Louis Hayward

Denis Moore

Gale Sondergaard

Gale Sondergaard

Faith Paleologus

Steffi Duna

Steffi Duna

Neleta

Billy Mauch

Billy Mauch

Young Anthony Adverse

Themes & Keywords

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About Anthony Adverse

Anthony Adverse is a drama, history, romance film released in 1936 exploring themes of italy, africa, love, debt, orphan. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, it stars Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland, 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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