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Anthony Adverse is a 1936 American epic historical drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Fredric March and Olivia de Havilland. The screenplay by Sheridan Gibney draws elements of its plot from eight of the nine books in Hervey Allen's 1933 historical novel, Anthony Adverse.
Anthony Adverse: Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, Michael Curtiz. With Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Woods, Anita Louise. In 18th-century Italy, an orphan's debt to the man who raised him threatens to separate him forever from the woman he loves.
Plot. The story follows the eponymous protagonist, Anthony Adverse, through several adventures around the world. This includes slave trading in Africa, his business dealings as a plantation owner in New Orleans, and his incarceration and eventual death in Mexico. [1]
Anthony Adverse, historical novel by Hervey Allen, published in 1933. A long, rambling work set in Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the Napoleonic era, Anthony Adverse relates the many adventures of the eponymous hero. These include slave trading in Africa, his experiences as a businessman.
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. An orphan runs off to a life of adventure, then returns to France in search of the girl he left behind. Cast & Crew. Read More. Mervyn Leroy. Director. Fredric March. Anthony Adverse. Olivia De Havilland.
Anthony Adverse. Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero (Fredric March). Abandoned at a convent by his heartless nobleman...
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Summaries. In 18th-century Italy, an orphan's debt to the man who raised him threatens to separate him forever from the woman he loves. In late 18th century Italy, a beautiful young woman finds herself married to a rich but cruel older man. However, she is in love with another, younger man.
