Bella Donna
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Bella Donna
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1934-12-11
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- Rating: 3.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Julius Hagen Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1157
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Mary Ellis
as Mary Chepstow Amine
John Stuart
as Nigel Armine
Cedric Hardwicke
as Dr. Meyer Isaacson
Conrad Veidt
as Mahmoud Baroudi
Jeanne Stuart
as Lady Zoe Harwich
Rodney Millington
as Ibrahim Achmed
Eve South
as The Dancing Girl
Michael Shepley
as Dr. Baring-Hartley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bella Donna?▼
Bella Donna is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1934-12-11.
Who are the main actors in Bella Donna?▼
The main cast includes Mary Ellis, John Stuart, Cedric Hardwicke, Conrad Veidt, Jeanne Stuart, .
Where can I watch Bella Donna online?▼
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Is Bella Donna based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Bella Donna?▼
Bella Donna has an IMDb rating of 3.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Bella Donna?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Bella Donna?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Julius Hagen Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Bella Donna filmed?▼
Bella Donna was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Bella Donna?▼
The total runtime of Bella Donna is 91 minutes.
Is Bella Donna suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Bella Donna?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bella Donna.
Does Bella Donna have a post-credit scene?▼
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