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Anthony Adverse
"The thrill of thrills the world could not forget!"
1936 • 2h 21m • ★ 5.7 (34 votes) Released
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.
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Screenplay
Sheridan Gibney
Rating
5.7
Runtime
141 min
Budget
$1.2M
Revenue
$2.8M
Profit/Loss
+1.6M
Production
Warner Bros. PicturesTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
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