An epic filmed ballad from Chile combining history and myth, allegory and revolution, spectacle and poetry.
Heaven and hell on earth
For hundred years Brazil waits for this film.
March as Cellini, liar and lover. Connie as the DUCHESS..gorgeous and tigerish. FRANK MORGAN as the DUKE..bloodthirsty but with a weakness for beauty FAY WRAY as ANGELA..the dumb but innocent cause of it all. (Print Ad-Philadelphia Inquirer, ((Philadelphia, Penna.)) 1 September 1934)
A Silk Hat Sinner! A Suave Love Saint! The cavalier of crime, the most fascinating character Ronald Coleman has played! An amateur cracksman- but an expert in love! (Print Ad-Rhinebeck Gazette, ((Rhinebeck, NY)) 20 September 1930)
A true story of love, courage and sacrifice.