"Great lords lost their gold to him—great ladies their hearts."

1933

1h 30m

6.8(71 votes)

Comedy

Music

Overview

Two wannabe bandits join the service of a dashing nobleman, who secretly masquerades as Fra Diavolo, a notorious outlaw.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Stan Laurel

Stanlio

Acting

Oliver Hardy

Ollio

Acting

Dennis King

Fra Diavolo, alias The Marquis De San Marco

Acting

Thelma Todd

Lady Pamela Rocburg

Acting

Arthur Pierson

Capt. Lorenzo

Acting

Lucile Browne

Zerlina

Acting

Henry Armetta

Matteo

Acting

James Finlayson

Lord Rocburg

Acting

Lane Chandler

Lorenzo's Lieutenant

Acting

James C. Morton

The Timorous Woodchopper

Acting

Matt McHugh

The Prospective Groom

Acting

Wilfred Lucas

Unknown Role

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