The 16th-century sculptor woos the Duchess of Florence despite the duke.
Complete credited cast: | |||
Constance Bennett | ... | Duchess of Florence | |
Fredric March | ... | Benvenuto Cellini | |
Frank Morgan | ... | Alessandro - Duke of Florence | |
Fay Wray | ... | Angela | |
Vince Barnett | ... | Ascanio | |
Jessie Ralph | ... | Beatrice | |
Louis Calhern | ... | Ottaviano | |
Jay Eaton | ... | Polverino | |
Paul Harvey | ... | Emissary | |
Jack Rutherford | ... | Captain of the Guards (as John Rutherford) | |
Irene Ware | ... | Daughter of the Royal House of Bocci |
The 16th-century sculptor woos the Duchess of Florence despite the duke.
Nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Actor for Frank Morgan (best known for his many roles in "The Wizard of Oz"), this film is a rare gem that's well worth it's 80 minutes. The film showcases wonderful performances from an all-star cast that includes Fredric March ("The Best Years of Our Lives"), Fay Wray ("King Kong"), and Constance Bennett. Witty and clever dialogue is a strong point in the film and everyone makes this comedy as funny as it can be.
Fox Movie Channel is showing this from time to time, so definitely stop and see it if you have the chance. Not only will you get to a rare Oscar-nominated film, but a brilliant comedy with a remarkable cast.