Movie

Anthony Adverse (1936)

• NR
• August 26, 1936
• 2h 21m

• Drama
• History

“The thrill of thrills the world could not forget!”

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.

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Writers

Sheridan Gibney, Hervey Allen

Starring

Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Woods