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Bella Donna (1934)

Movie ★ 3.8 91 min

That old theatrical war-horse Bella Donna (previously filmed in America by Alla Nazimova) was resurrected by Britain's Twickenham Studios in 1934. Conrad Veidt stars as sinister Egyptian Mahmoud Baroundi, who even before the film gets under way has left a long trail of ruined women behind him. His latest victim is American girl Mona Chepstow (Mary Ellis), whom Baroundi treats like dirt and makes her like it. The plot centers around a murder by poison, as evidenced by the film's deliberately exotic title. Critics in 1934 praised newcomer Mary Ellis for underplaying her role, but many film fans preferred Nazimova's arm-waving histrionics in the earlier version.

Robert Milton Director James B. Fagan Writer Vera Allinson Writer H. Fowler Mear Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 1934
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0024872
Language
English
Studio
Julius Hagen Productions

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bella Donna about?
That old theatrical war-horse Bella Donna (previously filmed in America by Alla Nazimova) was resurrected by Britain's Twickenham Studios in 1934. Conrad Veidt stars as sinister Egyptian Mahmoud Baroundi, who even before the film gets under way has left a long trail of ruined women behind him. His latest victim is American girl Mona Chepstow (Mary Ellis), whom Baroundi treats like dirt and makes her like it. The plot centers around a murder by poison, as evidenced by the film's deliberately exotic title. Critics in 1934 praised newcomer Mary Ellis for underplaying her role, but many film fans preferred Nazimova's arm-waving histrionics in the earlier version.
Who directed Bella Donna?
Bella Donna was directed by Robert Milton.
Who stars in Bella Donna?
Bella Donna stars Mary Ellis, John Stuart, Cedric Hardwicke, Conrad Veidt.
When was Bella Donna released?
Bella Donna is a 1934 drama film.
Where can I watch Bella Donna?
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