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The Florentine Dagger

  • 19351935
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 9m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
196
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Robert Barrat, Betty Farrington, Margaret Lindsay, and C. Aubrey Smith in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Juan Cesare, a descendant of the Borgia's of Vienna, thinks he may have a murder streak in him acquired from his long-dead relatives, is is love with Florence Ballau, but her father lodges a... Read allJuan Cesare, a descendant of the Borgia's of Vienna, thinks he may have a murder streak in him acquired from his long-dead relatives, is is love with Florence Ballau, but her father lodges a strong protest. Papa Ballau is later found dead with a Florentine dagger of the Borgia ty... Read allJuan Cesare, a descendant of the Borgia's of Vienna, thinks he may have a murder streak in him acquired from his long-dead relatives, is is love with Florence Ballau, but her father lodges a strong protest. Papa Ballau is later found dead with a Florentine dagger of the Borgia type stuck firmly in him. Juan is all wrought up and tortured by thoughts he may have been t... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
196
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  • Director
    • Robert Florey
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht(by)
    • Tom Reed(screen play)
    • Brown Holmes(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Donald Woods
    • Margaret Lindsay
    • C. Aubrey Smith
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  • Director
    • Robert Florey
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht(by)
    • Tom Reed(screen play)
    • Brown Holmes(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Donald Woods
    • Margaret Lindsay
    • C. Aubrey Smith
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    • 13User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Charles Fallon and Donald Woods in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Rafaela Ottiano in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Ruthelma Stevens in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Betty Farrington in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Henry O'Neill in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Robert Barrat and Florence Fair in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Eily Malyon in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    C. Aubrey Smith in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Robert Barrat in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Robert Barrat and Ferdinand Schumann-Heink in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
    Margaret Lindsay and C. Aubrey Smith in The Florentine Dagger (1935)
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    Donald Woods
    Donald Woods
    • Juan Cesareas Juan Cesare
    Margaret Lindsay
    Margaret Lindsay
    • Florenceas Florence
    C. Aubrey Smith
    C. Aubrey Smith
    • Dr. Lyttonas Dr. Lytton
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Victor Ballauas Victor Ballau
    Robert Barrat
    Robert Barrat
    • The Captainas The Captain
    Florence Fair
    • Teresa Holsparas Teresa Holspar
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • Von Steinas Von Stein
    Charles Judels
    Charles Judels
    • Salvatoreas Salvatore
    Rafaela Ottiano
    Rafaela Ottiano
    • Lili Salvatoreas Lili Salvatore
    Paul Porcasi
    Paul Porcasi
    • Antonioas Antonio
    Eily Malyon
    Eily Malyon
    • Frau Frederickaas Frau Fredericka
    Egon Brecher
    • Karlas Karl
    Herman Bing
    Herman Bing
    • Bakeras Baker
    Henry Kolker
    Henry Kolker
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    Walter Bonn
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • (scenes deleted)
    William Jeffrey
    • Newspaper Editoras Newspaper Editor
    • (scenes deleted)
    Barlowe Borland
    Barlowe Borland
    • Eric - Night Watchmanas Eric - Night Watchman
    • (uncredited)
    Glen Cavender
    Glen Cavender
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Florey
    • Writers
      • Ben Hecht(by)
      • Tom Reed(screen play)
      • Brown Holmes(additional dialogue)
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      Two cast members in studio records/casting call lists did not appear or were not identifiable in the movie. These were (with their character names): William Jeffrey (Editor) and Walter Bonn (Bartender).

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    10/10
    Compelling Little Mystery
    A young Italian, the last of the Borgias, fears he is cursed with the evil of his infamous family. And now the woman he loves may be guilty of a nasty murder...

    Based on a novel by Ben Hecht, THE FLORENTINE DAGGER is raised above the level of modest murder programmers on the strength of its unusual plot, moody atmospherics and very fine acting. Sir C. Aubrey Smith graces the proceedings as a kindly old doctor who helps a young playwright and a spirited actress (Donald Woods & Margaret Lindsay) find happiness together, despite homicide and a possible family curse. Robert Barrat is also much fun as an eccentric, flirtatious police inspector; surprisingly, he becomes the story's true hero in the movie's closing moments.

    The supporting cast includes Henry O'Neill as a Viennese theatrical producer; Florence Fair as his troubled housekeeper; Frank Reicher as a harried stage manager; Rafaela Ottiano & Charles Judels as worried Italian innkeepers; Paul Porcasi as a timid policeman; Eily Malyon as a lady who knows more about the murder than she's willing to say; and wonderful Herman Bing as a flustered Austrian baker.

    The conclusion comes as a bit of a surprise, considering the Production Code's requirement for the punishment of all movie murderers...

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    Much is said, in the film's first half, about Cesare Borgia. It might prove interesting to review the facts of his life. The illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI, Cesare (1475-1507) started his rise to power early, first in his ancestral Spain and later in Italy. At the age of seven he was created prothonotary & canon of the cathedral of Valencia - but it was in 1491 at the age of sixteen that his career really started to move. Over the course of the next two years Cesare was quickly created bishop, archbishop & cardinal. In 1498 he renounced his cardinalate to become Captain General of the Papal Army. Working hand in glove with the Pope, his father, they furthered their schemes towards wresting a northern Italian kingdom for Cesare.

    A marriage that same year with the sister of the King of Navarre and the acceptance of a French dukedom, gave Cesare & Alexander the French support they would need for their plots of conquest. By 1500 Cesare was fully immersed in his generally successful campaigns. (One of his victims was Duke Alfonso of Bisceglie, the husband of Cesare's wicked sister Lucrezia; that unlucky gentleman had been stabbed by a quartet of Cesare's assassins and subsequently strangled in his sickbed by Cesare's servant.) Hated & despised by the rank and file of the citizenry of Italy, Alexander & Cesare had to constantly fight against the overwhelming tide of public opinion.

    Surviving one rebellion in his army - and treacherously murdering the ringleaders after feigning peace - Cesare's fortunes at last crumbled with the death of his father in 1503. The new pope, Julius II, was an implacable enemy and demanded the release of Cesare's dominions. Cesare was eventually captured by the Spanish, imprisoned in Spain, and made a daring escape. He now offered his services to his brother-in-law, the King of Navarre. Cesare Borgia's short, violent, utterly fascinating life came to an end in 1507 when he was killed in a skirmish with rebels.
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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Clue Club #3: The Florentine Dagger
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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