The Affairs of Cellini (1934)
Fredric March stars as the notorious sculptor Cellini, who, as the title suggests, has many affairs in the 90-minute movie. It’s a little bit silly when you watch it, almost as if the movie might be a spoof of itself, when Freddie repeatedly seduces his conquests. So, if you’re the mood to laugh, you can rent it and treat it like a spoof, and if you’re in the mood for a drama in the 1600s, you can take it seriously.
Frank Morgan plays against type—and was rewarded by an Oscar nomination—in this movie, as a cruel duke who doesn’t bat an eyelash at using torture as a punishment. Frank’s wife is Constance Bennett, and when Freddie visits the palace, it isn’t long before she falls under her spell. That might not be the smartest move, seeing how much of a bad guy her husband is. . .
This movie won’t hurt you if you decide to rent it, but it also won’t end up being your favorite. It’s not Freddie’s best performance, and while Frank does do a good job, I prefer A Lost Lady which was released in 1934. Frank gets to play the romantic lead in that one; how rare is that!
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Frank Morgan plays against type—and was rewarded by an Oscar nomination—in this movie, as a cruel duke who doesn’t bat an eyelash at using torture as a punishment. Frank’s wife is Constance Bennett, and when Freddie visits the palace, it isn’t long before she falls under her spell. That might not be the smartest move, seeing how much of a bad guy her husband is. . .
This movie won’t hurt you if you decide to rent it, but it also won’t end up being your favorite. It’s not Freddie’s best performance, and while Frank does do a good job, I prefer A Lost Lady which was released in 1934. Frank gets to play the romantic lead in that one; how rare is that!
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Fredric March movies here!
More Frank Morgan movies here!