Adventures of Casanova (1948)

After Palermo falls in 1793, a notorious ladies man joins the underground resistance movement--but still finds time for the ladies.

Director:

Roberto Gavaldón

Writers:

Crane Wilbur (story), Crane Wilbur (screenplay),

Stars:

Arturo de Córdova, Lucille Bremer, Turhan Bey

Cast

Cast overview:
Arturo de Córdova	...	Casanova
Lucille Bremer	...	Lady Bianca
Turhan Bey	...	Lorenzo
John Sutton	...	Count de Brissac
George Tobias	...	Jacopo
Noreen Nash	...	Zanetta
Lloyd Corrigan	...	D'Albernasi
Fritz Leiber	...	D'Anneci
Nestor Paiva
Jorge Treviño
Clifford Carr
Jacqueline Dalya
Miroslava	...	Casania's sister
Rafael Alcayde
Jacqueline Evans

Storyline

Casanova, a young patriot in 18th-century Sicily, upon learning that his father and sister have been murdered, returns to Palermo and engages in guerilla tactics against the forces of the Governor. Lady Bianca, the Governor's daughter, is in love with one of the patriots, Lorenzo, and desires to escape from the palace. Her lady-in-waiting, Zanetta, enlists the aid of Casanova and he rescues them and takes them to the partisan's camp. The rebels are victorious. Lady Bianca makes plans to marry Lorenzo, and Casanova and Zanetta have similar plans.

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Plot Keywords:

patriot | governor | camp | lady in waiting | 18th century | 

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Taglines:

Adventure! Romance!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | History | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 February 1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

Abenteuer auf Sizilien

Filming Locations:

Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bryan Foy Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was the very first film to be shown on New York station WCBS-TV's (Channel 2) soon-to-be legendary and long-running late-night movie showcase, "The Late Show", on 26 February 1951.

User Reviews

Don't Look for Historical Accuracy

Don't look for historical accuracy, but this story of history's best-known self-confessed lover leading a rebellion against foreign tyranny in late 18th century Sicily has great sword play, romantic intrigue, good photography and a surprisingly big-budget look. Mexican actor Arturo Cordova is a smooth, athletic lead. American Lucille Bremert plays the feisty aristocrat who schemes to win his heart, and exotic Turhan Bey is the second lead who dies for love. The film is fun while you are watching it, but it is disappointing to learn that in 1973, when the movie allegedly took place, Casanova was a 68-year-old librarian living in Bohemia.