The Affairs of Cellini

The Affairs of Cellini (1934)

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    (28 ratings)

The Affairs of Cellini is based on Edwin Justus Mayer's popular stage play The Firebrand, which in turn was based on the life and times of Renaissance artist/political reactionary Benvenuto Cellini. Fredric March plays the tempestuous, amorous Cellini, who spends as much time in swordplay with… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By
Gregory La Cava
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 24, 1934 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Gregory LaCava was more adept at directing melodramas and screwball comedies than historical epics, such as this one.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    Although this movie is extremely silly, there are many laughs throughout.

  • jay n


    Silly nonsense that has no true period feel for the 16th century but is played for a light tone. It's pleasant enough in that highly polished early 30's studio style. Frank Morgan plays his usual charmingly befuddled dunderhead.

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