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Italy | Africa
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Best Music Score | 1937
Best Film Editing | 1937
Best Cinematography | 1937
Best Actress in a Supporting Role | 1937
Budget 1,192,000 USD
Box Office Collection 2,750,000 USD
Film debut of Gale Sondergaard. NOTE: She won a "Best Supporting Actress" Academy Award (which was a new category).
The film required 131 sets, including a 12-acre African compound built on the studio back lot--the largest set that had ever been constructed.
At the time it the most expensive film Warner Brothers had ever made--and, at 141 minutes, the longest.
Humphrey Bogart tested for the role of Napoleon; Bette Davis and Kitty Carlisle were among the many others who auditioned for roles.
Tony Curtis was a huge fan of the book. He changed his name from Bernard Schwartz to Tony Curtis in homage to the lead character and was even buried with a copy of the novel.
"[first title card] Title Card: Those who are destined to live during times of war and social upheaval are victims of cruel fate ~~ unable to find comfort in the past or peace in the present. They are the spiritual orphans of the world."
"John Bonnyfeather: Sometimes the great house of Bonnyfeather becomes too heavy a burden for one man's shoulders."
