Movie

Anthony Adverse

Released: August 26, 1936 (1936)

Runtime: 141 minutes

Genres: Drama, History, Romance

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Edmund Gwenn as John Bonnyfeather
Age at release: 58
Claude Rains as Marquis Don Luis
Age at release: 46
Fredric March as Anthony Adverse
Age at release: 38
Gale Sondergaard as Faith Paleologus
Age at release: 37
Donald Woods as Vincent Nolte
Age at release: 29
Louis Hayward as Denis Moore
Age at release: 27
Steffi Duna as Neleta
Age at release: 26
Anita Louise as Maria
Age at release: 21
Olivia de Havilland as Angela Guiseppe
Age at release: 20
Billy Mauch as Young Anthony Adverse
Age at release: 15

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Clara Blandick as Mrs. Jorham
Age at release: 60
Frank Reicher as Coachman to Paris
Age at release: 60
Eily Malyon as Mother Superior
Age at release: 56
Pedro de Cordoba as Brother Francois
Age at release: 54
Fritz Leiber as Ouvrard
Age at release: 54
Ralph Morgan as Debrulle
Age at release: 53
Joseph Crehan as Capt. Elisha Jorham
Age at release: 53
Leonard Mudie as De Bourrienne
Age at release: 53
Luis Alberni as Tony Guisseppi
Age at release: 49
Rafaela Ottiano as Signora Bovino
Age at release: 48
Henry O'Neill as Father Xavier
Age at release: 45
J. Carrol Naish as Major Doumet
Age at release: 40
Bess Flowers as Nun
Age at release: 37
Akim Tamiroff as Carlo Cibo
Age at release: 36
George E. Stone as Sancho
Age at release: 33
Addison Richards as Capt. Matanaza
Age at release: 33
Grace Stafford as Lucia
Age at release: 32
Joan Woodbury as Half-Caste Dancing Girl
Age at release: 20
Marilyn Knowlden as Florence Udney
Age at release: 10
Scotty Beckett as Anthony's Son
Age at release: 6