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Roman Scandals (1933): Cast

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Roman Scandals is a 1933 music comedy directed by Frank Tuttle, starring Jane Darwell as Roman Spa Proprietress (uncredited), Lucille Ball and Paulette Goddard. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Roman Scandals (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Frank Tuttle
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Roman Scandals About?

The premise of Roman Scandals without spoilers.

A kind‑hearted young man is expelled from his corrupt hometown of West Rome, Oklahoma. Exhausted, he falls asleep and dreams that he is transported to ancient Rome, where he becomes entangled in court intrigue and a murderous conspiracy against the emperor, all presented with lavish music, comedy and visual spectacle.

Roman Scandals Themes & Keywords

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  • blackface
  • roman princess
  • roman empress
  • slave owner
  • slavegirl bidder
  • assassination scheme
  • poisoned food
  • young
  • man
  • depression era
  • hair covering breasts
  • nude woman chained to a wall
+38 more
  • pre code film
  • concealed nudity
  • poverty and wealth
  • reference to marcus vipsanius agrippa
  • toga
  • sold into slavery
  • museum
  • time travel
  • roman soldier
  • slave auction
  • reference to woolworth's
  • farce
  • woman wears a veil
  • underwear visible through clothing
  • woman chained to a wall
  • female nudity
  • scantily clad woman
  • dancing women
  • woman's clothes ripped off
  • murdered woman
  • falling from height
  • whip
  • major domo
  • freed slave
  • chariot
  • spear
  • roman emperor
  • woman with pigtails
  • female prisoner
  • princess
  • jail
  • laughter
  • lions
  • hot iron
  • hot seat
  • torturer
  • laughing gas
  • chained to a wall
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Cast & crew

Roman Scandals Cast & Characters

Jane Darwell leads the cast as Roman Spa Proprietress (uncredited), with Lucille Ball as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) and Paulette Goddard as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited). Directed by Frank Tuttle; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Frank Tuttle

More films directed by Frank Tuttle: Island of Lost Women, Hell on Frisco Bay, The Magic Face and Gunman in the Streets.

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Roman Scandals Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Скандал в Риме” and “Римские сплетни”.

Also known as
  • Скандал в Риме
  • Римские сплетни
  • Skandal in Rom
  • Escándalos Romanos
  • 罗宫绮梦
  • 로마 스캔들
  • Il museo degli scandali
  • Skandalen i Rom

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FAQ

Roman Scandals FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Roman Scandals, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Roman Scandals?

Roman Scandals runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Roman Scandals released?

Roman Scandals was released on November 27, 1933.

Who directed Roman Scandals?

Roman Scandals was directed by Frank Tuttle.

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Who is in the cast of Roman Scandals?

Roman Scandals stars Jane Darwell as Roman Spa Proprietress (uncredited), Lucille Ball as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) and Paulette Goddard as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited), among 18 credited actors.

Does Roman Scandals have a post-credit scene?

No. Roman Scandals has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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