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The Private Life of Don Juan

  • 19341934
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
679
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Douglas Fairbanks in The Private Life of Don Juan (1934)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
What do women want? Don Juan (Douglas Fairbanks) is aging. He's arrived secretly in Seville after a twenty-year absence. His wife Dolores (Benita Hume), with whom he hasn't lived in five yea... Read allWhat do women want? Don Juan (Douglas Fairbanks) is aging. He's arrived secretly in Seville after a twenty-year absence. His wife Dolores (Benita Hume), with whom he hasn't lived in five years, still loves him. He refuses to see her; he fears the life of a husband. She has bought... Read allWhat do women want? Don Juan (Douglas Fairbanks) is aging. He's arrived secretly in Seville after a twenty-year absence. His wife Dolores (Benita Hume), with whom he hasn't lived in five years, still loves him. He refuses to see her; he fears the life of a husband. She has bought his debts and will remand him to jail for two years if he won't come to her. Meanwhile, a... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
679
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alexander Korda
  • Writers
    • Henry Bataille(play "L'Homme à la Rose")
    • Frederick Lonsdale(story)
    • Lajos Biró(story)
  • Stars
    • Douglas Fairbanks
    • Merle Oberon
    • Bruce Winston
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alexander Korda
  • Writers
    • Henry Bataille(play "L'Homme à la Rose")
    • Frederick Lonsdale(story)
    • Lajos Biró(story)
  • Stars
    • Douglas Fairbanks
    • Merle Oberon
    • Bruce Winston
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    • 17User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks
    • Don Juanas Don Juan
    Merle Oberon
    Merle Oberon
    • Antonita, a Dancer of Passionate Temperamentas Antonita, a Dancer of Passionate Temperament
    Bruce Winston
    • Manager of The Black Catas Manager of The Black Cat
    Benita Hume
    Benita Hume
    • Dona Dolores, a Lady of Mysteryas Dona Dolores, a Lady of Mystery
    Gina Malo
    Gina Malo
    • Pepita, Another Dancer of Equal Temperamentas Pepita, Another Dancer of Equal Temperament
    Binnie Barnes
    Binnie Barnes
    • Rosita, a Maid Pure and Simpleas Rosita, a Maid Pure and Simple
    Melville Cooper
    Melville Cooper
    • Leporelloas Leporello
    Owen Nares
    Owen Nares
    • Antonio Martinez, an Actor as Actors Goas Antonio Martinez, an Actor as Actors Go
    Heather Thatcher
    Heather Thatcher
    • Anna Dora, an Actress as Actresses Goas Anna Dora, an Actress as Actresses Go
    Diana Napier
    Diana Napier
    • A Lady of Sentimentas A Lady of Sentiment
    Joan Gardner
    Joan Gardner
    • Carmen, a Young Lady of Romanceas Carmen, a Young Lady of Romance
    Gibson Gowland
    Gibson Gowland
    • Don Alfredo, Carmen's Poor Husbandas Don Alfredo, Carmen's Poor Husband
    Barry MacKay
    Barry MacKay
    • Rodrigo, the Impostor, a Man of Romanceas Rodrigo, the Impostor, a Man of Romance
    • (as Barry Mackay)
    Claud Allister
    Claud Allister
    • The Duke, as Dukes Goas The Duke, as Dukes Go
    • (as Claude Allister)
    Athene Seyler
    Athene Seyler
    • Theresa, the Innkeeper, a Middle Aged Lady of Young Sentimentas Theresa, the Innkeeper, a Middle Aged Lady of Young Sentiment
    Hindle Edgar
    • A Jealous Husbandas A Jealous Husband
    Natalie Paley
    • Jealous Husband's Poor Wifeas Jealous Husband's Poor Wife
    Patricia Hilliard
    Patricia Hilliard
    • The Girl at the Castle, a Young Girl in Loveas The Girl at the Castle, a Young Girl in Love
    • Director
      • Alexander Korda
    • Writers
      • Henry Bataille(play "L'Homme à la Rose")
      • Frederick Lonsdale(story) (dialogue)
      • Lajos Biró(story) (dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Final theatrical movie of Douglas Fairbanks (Don Juan).
    • Quotes

      Don Juan: Marriage is like a beleaguered city. Those that are out want to get in; those that are in want to get out.

    • Crazy credits
      Lengthy, humorous and accurate role descriptions are listed for each character in the opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Broken Flowers (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      The Don Juan Serenade
      (1934)

      (Published in Great Britain with title "Senorita Carmencita")

      Music by Mischa Spoliansky

      Lyrics Arthur Wimperis

      Performed by John Brownlee

      Played as background music often

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    When the legend becomes fact... retire.
    Don Juan, the great lover, is now middle-aged and finds he no longer has the same appeal with the ladies. Meanwhile a young impostor keeps the Don Juan legend alive by kissing women all over town. When trying to make a comeback, the real Don Juan can't live up to his own legend.

    This is a very funny movie and an interesting take on the Don Juan character. We see him forced to adhere to a strict diet, as his good looks are "his only asset", and balcony-climbing has become a chore. It's a tale about aging and clutching to one's youth.

    The cast is great for this witty Alexander Korda film. Young Merle Oberon is very beautiful as a dancer whose celebrity profits from being kissed by the great Don Juan. Benita Hume is lovely as the one woman who understands Don Juan - his wife. And it's a rare treat to see Douglas Fairbanks Sr. in a sound film, playing Don Juan in what would be his final role. The movie's a lot of fun, and even the opening credits are full of wit.
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    • Aug 30, 2013

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Privatni zivit Don Zuana
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • London Film Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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