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The Affairs of Cellini (1934) is a comedy film set in Florence over 400 years ago. This film was adapted by Bess Meredyth from the play The Firebrand of Florence by Edwin Justus Mayer. It was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Original Release
08/24/1934
US Release
08/24/1934
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Constance Bennett | Duchess of Florence |
| Fredric March | Benvenuto Cellini |
| Frank Morgan | Alessandro - Duke of Florence / 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 |
Directors
Writers
Bess Meredyth, Edwin Justus Mayer, Frédérique De Grésac
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Constance Bennett | Duchess of Florence |
| Fredric March | Benvenuto Cellini |
| Frank Morgan | Alessandro - Duke of Florence / 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 |
| Irene Ware | Daughter of the Royal House of Bocci |
| Lucille Ball | Lady-in-Waiting |
| Bonnie Bannon | Girl |
| Lionel Belmore | Court Member |
| Ward Bond | Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes |
| Lane Chandler | Jailer |
| James Flavin | Palace Guard |
| Bess Flowers | Lady-in-Waiting |
| Mary Lange | Lady in Waiting |
| Theodore Lorch | Executioner |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Goetz | Producer |
| Raymond Griffith | Producer |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1935 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1935 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1935 | Oscar | Best Art Direction | Nominated |
| 1935 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
