Anthony Adverse
1936 · 141 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 2,109 VOTES · DIR. Mervyn LeRoy
Overview
Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero, Anthony Adverse. Abandoned at a convent by his heartless nobleman father, Don Luis, Anthony is later mentored by his kind grandfather, John Bonnyfeather, and falls for the beautiful Angela Giuseppe. When circumstances separate Anthony and Angela and he embarks on a long journey, he must find his way back to her, no matter what the cost.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,827 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:53 I dare say, you wish you'd never left Versailles.
00:08:33 And you WILL take me away from him?
00:15:19 A large coach...
00:24:58 It's where my daughter grew up.
00:29:06 Be sure you make it one.
00:35:23 For a moment
00:40:15 and forever.
00:45:51 You've become quite a man!
00:50:24 Anthony, if you love me, find me later...
00:55:52 - Angela! - Where?
01:00:08 Once again, I'm Anthony Adverse, orphan.
01:04:01 ...is because you're nearer to me
01:10:29 And how's the enchanting Mrs Jorham?
01:13:33 is punishable by death!
01:18:42 Please... you won't go away.
01:23:47 the name Adverse means something.
01:33:17 - In his hut, I tell you! - You lie!
01:39:22 Tell me!
01:42:53 For the tea.
01:48:35 You are perhaps unaware, Mr Adverse...
01:51:55 Perhaps we'd better.
01:57:19 I do... that's why I'm here!
02:01:03 It's our only chance to get hold of it, Tony.
02:07:20 That's her voice!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,827
Dialogue density13.0 lines / min
First line00:01:53
Final line02:07:20
Production Record
DirectorMervyn LeRoy
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,192,000
Revenue$2,750,000
IMDb votes2,109