The Affairs of Cellini (1934)
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- Approved
- 1h 19min
- Comedy, Drama
- 24 Aug 1934 (USA)
- Movie
The 16th-century sculptor woos the Duchess of Florence despite the duke.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 4 Oscars.
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Cast verified as complete
| Constance Bennett | ... |
Duchess of Florence
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| Fredric March | ... |
Benvenuto Cellini
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| Frank Morgan | ... |
Alessandro - Duke of Florence
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| Fay Wray | ... |
Angela
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| Vince Barnett | ... |
Ascanio
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| Jessie Ralph | ... |
Beatrice
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| Louis Calhern | ... |
Ottaviano
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| Jay Eaton | ... |
Polverino
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| Paul Harvey | ... |
Emissary
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| Jack Rutherford | ... |
Captain of the Guards
(as John Rutherford)
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| Irene Ware | ... |
Daughter of the Royal House of Bocci
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| Lucille Ball | ... |
Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited)
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| Bonnie Bannon | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Lionel Belmore | ... |
Court Member (uncredited)
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| Ward Bond | ... |
Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes (uncredited)
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| Lane Chandler | ... |
Jailer (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Palace Guard (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited)
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Mary Lange | ... |
Lady in Waiting (uncredited)
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| Theodore Lorch | ... |
Executioner (uncredited)
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| Russ Powell | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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| Dewey Robinson | ... |
Steward (uncredited)
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| Constantine Romanoff | ... |
Executioner (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
Henchman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gregory La Cava | ||
Written by
| Bess Meredyth | ... | (screen play) |
| Edwin Justus Mayer | ... | (from the play by) |
| Frédérique De Grésac | ... | (adaptation) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| William Goetz | ... | associate producer |
| Raymond Griffith | ... | associate producer |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles Rosher | ||
Editing by
| Barbara McLean | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard Day | ||
Costume Design by
| Gwen Wakeling | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fred Fox | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Thomas T. Moulton | ... | sound director (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roy Clark | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Clarence Hewitt | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| William A. Reinhart | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Roy Tripp | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Adolph Bolm | ... | ballet master |
| Joseph M. Schenck | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
- 20th Century Pictures (A Darryl F. Zanuck Production)
Distributors
- United Artists (1934) (United States) (theatrical) (released through)
- United Artists (1934) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1934) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1934) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1934) (France) (theatrical)
- Dr. Hauser & Company (1935) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés (1935) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1935) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
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Storyline
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| Taglines | March as Cellini, liar and lover. Connie as the DUCHESS..gorgeous and tigerish. FRANK MORGAN as the DUKE..bloodthirsty but with a weakness for beauty FAY WRAY as ANGELA..the dumb but innocent cause of it all. (Print Ad-Philadelphia Inquirer, ((Philadelphia, Penna.)) 1 September 1934) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $549,370 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $88,890 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The play, "The Firebrand of Florence," opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 15 October 1924 and closed in May 1925 after 261 performances. The opening night cast included Nana Bryant as the Duchess, Frank Morgan as Allessandro (same role as in the movie), Edward G. Robinson as Ottaviano and Joseph Schildkraut as Cellini. See more » |
| Quotes |
Duchess of Florence:
Jelly - how like the men of our times. See more » |