Roman Scandals

Roman Scandals

1933 · 92 min · EN · NR · 5.8 (25 votes)
Dir. Frank Tuttle · Starring Eddie Cantor, Ruth Etting, Gloria Stuart, Edward Arnold, David Manners, Verree Teasdale · Music Alfred Newman

“AN ORGY OF BEAUTY, SONG AND LAUGHTER!”

MusicComedy

A kind-hearted young man is thrown out of his corrupt home town of West Rome, Oklahoma. He falls asleep and dreams that he is back in the days of olden Rome, where he gets mixed up with court intrigue and a murder plot against the Emperor.

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Dive into a boisterous, pre-Code dreamscape where Eddie Cantor's energetic charm meets lavish musical numbers and playful satire. This whimsical romp offers a delightful escape into an imagined ancient Rome, brimming with lighthearted mischief and classic Hollywood spectacle, perfect for a cozy, nostalgic viewing.

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