The Last Days of Pompeii

The Last Days of Pompeii (1935)

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RKO Radio's spectacular production The Last Days of Pompeii utilizes the title but precious little else of the famous Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton historical novel (at least the film admits as much in the opening credits). Preston S. Foster stars as Marcus, a happy-go-lucky Ancient Roman blacksmith who… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Written By
James Ashmore Creelman, Melville Baker, Ruth Rose
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics
In Theaters
Oct 18, 1935 Wide
On DVD
Nov 22, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Pulpy sword and sandal film, whose highlight is filming the eruption of Vesuvius.

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  • Henrik S


    The events surrounding a boisterous father and his rebelling son are the main storyline around which the last days of Pompeji, leading to the ultimate catastrophe evolve. Expect Fanfares, Romans, Gladiators, Chariots, Slaves and lots of horrible acting with eyes staring beyond the… More

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