The Private Life of Don Juan
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Synopsis
What do women want? Don Juan is aging. He's arrived secretly in Seville after a 20 year absence. His wife Dolores, whom he hasn't lived with in five years, still loves him. He refuses to see her; he fears the life of a husband. She has bought his debts and will remand him to jail for two years if he won't come to her. Meanwhile, an impostor is climbing the balconies of Seville claiming to be Don Juan.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Don Juan
Merle Oberon
Antonita, a Dancer of Passionate Temperament
Bruce Winston
Manager of The Black Cat
Melville Cooper
Leporello
Gibson Gowland
Don Alfredo, Carmen's Poor Husband
Benita Hume
Dona Dolores, a Lady of Mystery
Gina Malo
Pepita, Another Dancer of Equal Temperament
Binnie Barnes
Rosita, a Maid Pure and Simple
Owen Nares
Antonio Martinez, an Actor as Actors Go
Heather Thatcher
Anna Dora, an Actress as Actresses Go
Diana Napier
A Lady of Sentiment
Joan Gardner
Carmen, a Young Lady of Romance
Barry MacKay
Rodrigo, the Impostor, a Man of Romance
Claud Allister
The Duke, as Dukes Go
Athene Seyler
Theresa, the Innkeeper, a Middle Aged Lady of Young Sentiment
Hindle Edgar
A Jealous Husband
Natalie Paley
Jealous Husband's Poor Wife
Patricia Hilliard
The Girl at the Castle, a Young Girl in Love
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Lajos Biró, Frederick Lonsdale, Arthur Wimperis, Henry Bataille
- Original Score
- Ernst Toch
- Original Title
- The Private Life of Don Juan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Korda
Lajos Biró, Frederick Lonsdale, Arthur Wimperis, Henry Bataille
Ernst Toch
Georges Périnal
Stephen Harrison
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Korda
Director
Lajos Biró
Writer
Frederick Lonsdale
Writer
Stephen Harrison
Editor
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Oliver Messel
Costume Design
Alexander Korda
Producer
Ernst Toch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Private Life of Don Juan about?
What do women want? Don Juan is aging. He's arrived secretly in Seville after a 20 year absence. His wife Dolores, whom he hasn't lived with in five years, still loves him. He refuses to see her; he fears the life of a husband. She has bought his debts and will remand him to jail for two years if he won't come to her. Meanwhile, an impostor is climbing the balconies of Seville claiming to be Don Juan.
Who directed The Private Life of Don Juan?
The Private Life of Don Juan was directed by Alexander Korda.
Who stars in The Private Life of Don Juan?
The principal cast of The Private Life of Don Juan includes Douglas Fairbanks, Merle Oberon, Bruce Winston, Melville Cooper, Gibson Gowland.
When was The Private Life of Don Juan released and how long is it?
The Private Life of Don Juan was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Private Life of Don Juan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Private Life of Don Juan was composed by Ernst Toch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Private Life of Don Juan?
The Private Life of Don Juan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).