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Christopher Columbus

1949, Movie, NR, 104 mins

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Essentially lifeless story of "the Great Navigator" starring Mr. and Mrs. Fredric March. Lots of costumes, backstage intrigues at the Spanish court, many extras, and what would appear to be all the elements of a successful movie. But making a film is like baking a cake--if you have all the right ingredients and the wrong recipe, it'll come out flat. Such was the case with this film. Fully half of it took place in Isabella's court and by the time we get to the good stuff, our... read more leave a comment
Year: 1949
Rated NR

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Cast
Fredric March: Christopher Columbus
Florence Eldridge: Queen Isabella
Francis L. Sullivan: Francisco de Bobadilla
Kathleen Ryan: Beatriz
Derek Bond: Diego de Arana
Nora Swinburne: Juana de Torres

 

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