Anthony Adverse

(1936)Directed by Mervyn LeRoy141 minDrama, History, Romance
The thrill of thrills the world could not forget!

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.

Fredric Marchas Anthony Adverse
Olivia de Havillandas Angela Guiseppe
Donald Woodsas Vincent Nolte
Anita Louiseas Maria
Edmund Gwennas John Bonnyfeather
Claude Rainsas Marquis Don Luis
Louis Haywardas Denis Moore
Gale Sondergaardas Faith Paleologus
Steffi Dunaas Neleta
Billy Mauchas Young Anthony Adverse
Akim Tamiroffas Carlo Cibo
Ralph Morganas Debrulle
Henry O'Neillas Father Xavier
Pedro de Cordobaas Brother Francois
Luis Albernias Tony Guisseppi
Fritz Leiberas Ouvrard
Joseph Crehanas Capt. Elisha Jorham
Rafaela Ottianoas Signora Bovino
Joan Woodburyas Half-Caste Dancing Girl
Eily Malyonas Mother Superior
Leonard Mudieas De Bourrienne
Marilyn Knowldenas Florence Udney