Anthony Adverse(1936)
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Anthony Adverse Synopsis
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.
Anthony Adverse (1936) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on August 26, 1936 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Woods and Anita Louise. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Sheridan Gibney, Hervey Allen
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,192,000
- Revenue:
- $2,750,000
- Status:
- Released
Anthony Adverse Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Sheridan Gibney and Hervey Allen.
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Anthony Adverse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 37 ratings.
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Anthony Adverse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anthony Adverse online?
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Anthony Adverse (1936) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Anthony Adverse?
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The main cast of Anthony Adverse (1936) includes Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Woods, Anita Louise and Edmund Gwenn. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anthony Adverse released?
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Anthony Adverse was released on August 26, 1936 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is Anthony Adverse worth watching?
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Anthony Adverse (1936) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.