Anthony Adverse
Seen it?1936 | 141 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 4 Oscars, though it had just 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Rudy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
18% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 4 Oscars: Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy
- Fredric MarchAnthony Adverse
- Olivia de HavillandAngela Guiseppe
- Donald WoodsVincent Nolte
- Anita LouiseMaria
- Edmund GwennJohn Bonnyfeather
- Claude RainsMarquis Don Luis
- Louis HaywardDenis Moore
- Gale SondergaardFaith Paleologus
- Steffi DunaNeleta
- Billy MauchYoung Anthony Adverse