The Affairs of Cellini

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DanTheMan 2 @DanTheMan2150AD Mar 8, 2026 Filled with enough surprise entrances and sudden exits to put even the Spanish Inquisition to shame, The Affairs of Cellini plays almost exactly like a Carry On film, treating history as its playground but lacking any of the iconic humour… Carry On... Borgia? See more michael d @RT16138633 Dec 16, 2021 Fredric March stars as the notorious sculptor Cellini, who, as the title suggests, has many affairs in the 90-minute movie. It's a little bit silly when you watch it, almost as if the movie might be a spoof of itself, when Freddie repeatedly seduces his conquests. So, if you're the mood to laugh, you can rent it and treat it like a spoof, and if you're in the mood for a drama in the 1600s, you can take it seriously. Frank Morgan plays against type-and was rewarded by an Oscar nomination-in this movie, as a cruel duke who doesn't bat an eyelash at using torture as a punishment. Frank's wife is Constance Bennett, and when Freddie visits the palace, it isn't long before she falls under her spell. That might not be the smartest move, seeing how much of a bad guy her husband is. . . This movie won't hurt you if you decide to rent it, but it also won't end up being your favorite. It's not Freddie's best performance. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 23, 2020 I didn't think it was as clever as most. See more Jul 11, 2013 I didn't have a great copy of this film to watch which always makes me somewhat distracted but my impression of the film is that this had promise without the impact that all those concerned would have liked. There are some truly funny moments but ultimately, we don't feel much attachment to the characters. See more Jan 17, 2013 The story of Cellini and infamous artist through out Florence and his ability to both stir and manipulate situations to his will. Staring Frank Morgan (Wizard from original Wizard of Oz) as the Duke of Florence & Fay Wray (from the original King Kong) these two somewhat hold the film together. A rather silly film that seemed ultimately pointless and trivial, however there some great costumes through out the film. A real so so sort of b-grade period comedy from the mid 30's...very dated. See more Sep 3, 2010 Although this movie is extremely silly, there are many laughs throughout. See more Read all reviews

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