The Affairs of Cellini
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| The Affairs of Cellini | |
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| Image:The Affairs of Cellini.jpg Fay Wray and Fredric March | |
| Directed by | Gregory La Cava |
| Written by | Bess Meredyth |
| Starring | Frank Morgan Constance Bennett Fredric March Fay Wray Louis Calhern |
| Release date(s) | 1934 |
| Country | Image:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| Language | English |
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The Affairs of Cellini is a 1934 comedy film which tells the story of the amorous Benvenuto Cellini and his various love affairs. He purportedly hyponotizes young women, and cuckolds the Duke of Florence, played by Frank Morgan. The somewhat oblivious Duke is loath to punish the young man, for Cellini fashions gold wares for him. The film also stars Constance Bennett, Fredric March, Fay Wray and Louis Calhern.
The movie was adapted by Bess Meredyth from the play The Firebrand of Florence by Edwin Justus Mayer. It was directed by Gregory La Cava.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Frank Morgan), Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Sound, Recording.
