{"id":9800,"date":"2009-10-01T21:22:34","date_gmt":"2009-10-02T04:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=9800"},"modified":"2020-12-21T13:27:46","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:27:46","slug":"roman-scandals-1933","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=9800","title":{"rendered":"Roman Scandals (1933)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;They didn&#8217;t put people out on the street in Rome.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Poster-205x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-58819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Poster-205x300.png 205w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Poster-699x1024.png 699w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Poster-87x128.png 87w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Poster-184x270.png 184w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Poster.png 763w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen a nebbishy do-gooder (Eddie Cantor) is thrown out of his home town of West Rome, Oklahoma, he suddenly finds himself a slave in Ancient Rome, fighting to save Princess Sylvia (Gloria Stuart) from the clutches of corrupt Emperor Valerius (Edward Arnold).\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ancient Greece and Rome<\/li>\n<li>Busby Berkeley Films<\/li>\n<li>Comedy<\/li>\n<li>Do-Gooders<\/li>\n<li>Eddie Cantor Films<\/li>\n<li>Edward Arnold Films<\/li>\n<li>Musicals<\/li>\n<li>Slavery<\/li>\n<li>Time Travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nOften cited as one of Eddie Cantor&#8217;s best vehicles, this lavish Depression-era musical features two far-out Busby Berkeley sequences, a bevy of nearly-nude &#8220;Goldwyn Girls&#8221; (including Lucille Ball), and a healthy dose of pre-Code humor (while selling himself on the slave market, Cantor coyly asserts, &#8220;I can take care of the children. If there are no children, I can take care of that. By being a son to you!&#8221;). In both West Rome and Ancient Rome (where he mysteriously time-travels after being knocked over on the street), Cantor gets to play one of his most likable characters &#8212; a genuinely well-meaning if timid guy who takes enormous risks to help others. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1351\" height=\"1039\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor.png 1351w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor-1024x788.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor-128x98.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor-768x591.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Cantor-351x270.png 351w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1351px) 100vw, 1351px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Although a little of Cantor goes a long way (and he&#8217;s on-screen <u>all<\/u> the time), fans will have plenty to enjoy. Meanwhile, Gloria Stuart (wearing a long blonde wig) has never been more fetching: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1359\" height=\"1035\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart.png 1359w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart-1024x780.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart-128x97.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Stuart-355x270.png 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1359px) 100vw, 1359px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>and statuesque Verree Teasdale is humorously villainous as the Emperor&#8217;s murderous wife. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"1021\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale.png 1337w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale-1024x782.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale-128x98.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Teasdale-354x270.png 354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1337px) 100vw, 1337px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Typically lavish Busby Berkeley musical numbers<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1343\" height=\"1031\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance.png 1343w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance-1024x786.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance-128x98.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance-768x590.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Roman-Scandals-Dance-352x270.png 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1343px) 100vw, 1343px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, simply to see the enormously popular Cantor in one of his best films. Listed as a Personal Recommendation in the back of Peary&#8217;s book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Historical Importance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0024507\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/allmovie.com\/work\/roman-scandals-41977\">All Movie Guide Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticmoviemusings.com\/2016\/03\/10\/roman-scandals-1933\/\">SciFilm Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/movies\/roman-scandals-1\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;They didn&#8217;t put people out on the street in Rome.&#8221; Synopsis: When a nebbishy do-gooder (Eddie Cantor) is thrown out of his home town of West Rome, Oklahoma, he suddenly finds himself a slave in Ancient Rome, fighting to save Princess Sylvia (Gloria Stuart) from the clutches of corrupt Emperor Valerius (Edward Arnold). Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Ancient Greece and Rome Busby Berkeley Films Comedy Do-Gooders Eddie Cantor Films Edward Arnold Films Musicals Slavery Time Travel Review: Often cited&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=9800\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9800"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9800\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58827,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9800\/revisions\/58827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}