Naughty Marietta (1935)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Writers:

Frances Goodrich (writer)
Albert Hackett (writer)

Release Date:

29 March 1935 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Musical

Tagline:

MGM's great musical romance!

Plot:

In order to avoid a prearranged marriage, a rebellious French princess sheds her identity and escapes to colonial New Orleans, wher she finds an unlikely true love.

Plot Keywords:

Princess | Love | Ship | Maid | Reward

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Jeanette MacDonald	...	Marietta
Nelson Eddy	...	Captain Richard Warrington
Frank Morgan	...	Gov. Gaspar d'Annard
Elsa Lanchester	...	Madame d'Annard
Douglass Dumbrille	...	Prince de Namours de la Bonfain, Marietta's Uncle (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Joseph Cawthorn	...	Herr 'Schumie' Schuman (as Joseph Cawthorne)
Cecilia Parker	...	Julie
Walter Kingsford	...	Don Carlos de Braganza
Greta Meyer	...	Frau Schuman
Akim Tamiroff	...	Rudolpho
Harold Huber	...	Abraham 'Abe'
Edward Brophy	...	Ezekial 'Zeke' Cramer
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Zari Elmassian	...	Suzette (voice)

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

USA:Approved (PCA #622)

Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Trivia:

Much to Frank Morgan's annoyance, he was required to shave his mustache, which he hadn't done for 17 years.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: The 17th Century French nuns have plucked eyebrows and wear make-up and lipstick.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Waltons: Spring Fever (#6.15)" (1978)

Soundtrack:

Tramp, Tramp, Tramp

Saw Nelson Eddy on the stage of the Troy Music Hall, later in films.

One of the first concerts I ever attended was an appearance of Nelson Eddy singing on the stage of the Troy Music Hall in Troy, New York, my hometown. My older sister was a violinist, and took me to hear him, a fine baritone, wanting to introduce me to classical music for the first time. He had a very appealing voice, as he was a handsome man. His parts were important, for they reflect music and styles of eras of the early twentieth century before and after films. Nelson 2003 is now history, having been a fabulous week-long festival of films, music, lectures, friendship, fun (and glorious food) at the historic Riverside Inn in beautiful Cambridge Springs, PA. Plans are already underway for June 2007. For details, contact Dr. John Marsh ([e-mail]) after January 1, 2007 for exact dates, convention theme, and a hint about guests and activities. You are also invited to attend the dedication of Nelson Eddy Street at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California. The ceremony will begin at noon in the chapel and conclude with the unveiling of the street sign. There will be entertainment and refreshments. It is hoped that many who knew and heard Nelson, and were important in his life will be able to come.