Anthony Adverse
| Anthony Adverse | |
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 original movie poster | |
| Directed by | Mervyn LeRoy |
| Written by | Hervey Allen (novel), Sheridan Gibney, (screenplay) |
| Starring | Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Woods, Anita Louise, Claude Rains, Louis Hayward, Gale Sondergaard, Steffi Duna, Akim Tamiroff |
| Music by | Erich Wolfgang Korngold |
| Cinematography | Tony Gaudio |
| Editing by | Ralph Dawson |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Release date(s) | July 29th, 1936 (Los Angeles premiere), August 29th, 1936 (nationwide) |
| Running time | 141 min |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
Anthony Adverse is a 1936 film based upon the novel by Hervey Allen. The story revolves around the adventures of a young orphan in the early 19th century. It was adapted by Sheridan Gibney and Milton Krims, and directed by Mervyn LeRoy, with uncredited direction by Michael Curtiz.
The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. In addition, Sondergaard won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
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Films based on fiction books | 1936 films | Warner Bros. films | Best Picture Academy Award nominees | Films featuring a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winning performance | Black and white films | Films directed by Mervyn LeRoy