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Anthony Adverse
1936 2h 21m Mervyn LeRoy

Anthony Adverse

★ 6.3 IMDb
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.
Production DesignerAnton Grot

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Awards & Festivals
Nominated Academy Award for Best Production Design
Won Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment
Won Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Won Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated Academy Award for Best Picture
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