Cavalcade (1933): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Cavalcade is a 1933 romantic drama directed by Frank Lloyd, starring Diana Wynyard, Clive Brook and Herbert Mundin. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. It won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Directing. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Studio
- Fox Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cavalcade About?
The premise of Cavalcade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Across a period of twenty-five years, the lives of two English families—the wealthy Marryots and the less fortunate Bridgeses—are intertwined by the major events of a changing world. Beginning with the Victorian era, they experience the excitement and optimism of the early 1900s, the devastation of World War I, and the social changes of the interwar period. The narrative explores their personal journeys through love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit as they adapt to a rapidly evolving society.
Cavalcade Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexual subtext
- newspaper boy
- f rated
- blockbuster
- music hall performer
- fainting woman
- second boer war
- dressing room
- secret romance
- run over by a horse
- tragic romance
- sinking of the titanic
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- singer dancer
- alcoholism
- knighted
- doll as a gift
- based on play by same name
- seaside resort
- musical performer
- nightclub performer
- household servant
- armistice day 1918
- accidental death
- army officer
- wartime romance
- new year celebration
- picture locket necklace
- king edward vii
- period drama
- death by drowning
- social life
- historical event
- upper class family
- pedestrian death
- passage of time montage
- champagne toast
- younger version of character
- killed in battle
- cross cultural romance
- transatlantic voyage
- reference to louis bleriot
- class distinction
- social customs
- physical rehabilitation
- death of daughter in law
- family life
- rehabilitation program
- world war one soldier
- young love
- death of wife on honeymoon
Cavalcade Cast
Diana Wynyard leads the cast, with Clive Brook and Herbert Mundin. Directed by Frank Lloyd; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Lloyd
Also Starring in Cavalcade
· 6 moreCavalcade Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cavalcade 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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TMDB 55% User score
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Cavalcade Plot Summary
What happens in Cavalcade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Throughout the film, the passage of time is marked by title cards featuring dates, accompanied by a Medieval cavalcade in the background. On New Year’s Eve 1899, the affluent couple Jane (Diana Wynyard) and Robert Marryot (Clive Brook) arrive home at their London townhouse to uphold their tradition of toasting the new year. Jane expresses her worries as Robert, who has signed up to be an officer in the City of London Imperial Volunteers (CIV), is set to depart for the Second Boer War, where her brother is already engaged in battle. Their loyal butler, Alfred Bridges (Herbert Mundin), is also leaving for war as a private, prompting concern from his wife, Ellen (Una O’Connor), and her mother, **Mrs.
Full summary
The whole story of Cavalcade, scene by scene
Cavalcade Awards & Nominations
Cavalcade won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Directing.
3 wins4 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1934 3 wins · 4 nominations- Won Art Direction
- Won Directing – Frank Lloyd
- Won Outstanding Production
- Nominated Actress – Diana Wynyard
Cavalcade Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cavalcade.
How Well Do You Know Cavalcade?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What significant event is the Marryot household celebrating at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Cavalcade
2 cars on screen: the unknown and the unknown.
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Cavalcade Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Cavalgada” and “캐벌케이드”.
- Also known as
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- Cavalgada
- 캐벌케이드
- Cavalcata
- Cabalgata
- Kavalkade
- 乱世春秋
- Кавалькада
- Kavalkáda
- Καβαλκάντι
- 氣壯山河
- カヴァルケード
- Felvonulás / Kavalkád
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- Кавалкада
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Cavalcade FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Cavalcade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cavalcade?
Cavalcade runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Cavalcade released?
Cavalcade was released on April 15, 1933.
Who directed Cavalcade?
Cavalcade was directed by Frank Lloyd.
More films by Frank Lloyd Who is in the cast of Cavalcade?
Cavalcade stars Diana Wynyard, Clive Brook and Herbert Mundin, among 10 credited actors.
How is Cavalcade rated?
Cavalcade has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 73 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
What awards did Cavalcade win?
Cavalcade won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Art Direction at the Oscars 1934.
Does Cavalcade have a post-credit scene?
No. Cavalcade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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