Powell, could play any part, so we know it will be good. Deep in the heart of the production code, but JUST prior to the big war... William Powell is Baron Wolensky, who is sent on a two-part mission. First, to deliver a note to the czar; secondly, to deliver fancy, expensive candlesticks to a lady, for Prince Johann. What Wolensky doesn't know, is that he is being set up to be intercepted at the destination as a spy and a thief. Fun co-stars Frank Morgan (The Wizard!), Maureen OSullivan, and Robert Young. Don't forget Henry Stephenson, the stately, prim and proper older gentleman, who was always the wise uncle, or the senator, or the ambassador. There are surprises along the way, for everyone involved. And everything revolves around the candlesticks, which are more valuable than anyone knows! It's a fun one. Made in the mid 1930s, before the ugliness of war. It's a serious drama, but has a sense of adventure about it, especially with Frank Morgan on board. Story by hungarian writer, Emmuska Orczy, who wrote numerous plays and novels. She died in 1947, but hollywood is still making films based on her works. Directed by George Fitzmaurice; started in the early days of the silents, but sadly, died quite young at 55.
Review of The Emperor's Candlesticks
