The Affairs of Cellini
“Hanging is too good for Cellini...declared the Duchess, so she smothered him...in her arms!”
Synopsis
The 16th-century sculptor woos the Duchess of Florence despite the duke.
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Constance Bennett
Duchess of Florence
Fredric March
Benvenuto Cellini
Frank Morgan
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 (uncredited)
Bonnie Bannon
Girl (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
Court Member (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Jailer (uncredited)
James Flavin
Palace Guard (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Affairs of Cellini
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Bess Meredyth, Edwin Justus Mayer, Fred De Gresac
Alfred Newman
Charles Rosher
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Bess Meredyth
Screenplay
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Barbara McLean
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Affairs of Cellini
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Affairs of Cellini about?
The 16th-century sculptor woos the Duchess of Florence despite the duke.
Who directed The Affairs of Cellini?
The Affairs of Cellini was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in The Affairs of Cellini?
The principal cast of The Affairs of Cellini includes Constance Bennett, Fredric March, Frank Morgan, Fay Wray, Vince Barnett.
When was The Affairs of Cellini released and how long is it?
The Affairs of Cellini was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Affairs of Cellini?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Affairs of Cellini was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Affairs of Cellini?
The Affairs of Cellini holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).