RKO Radio epic in grand style. Title is taken from a Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel, the movie does not employ its plot, story line or characters. Even an opening disclaimer denies any historical content besides using the eruption of Mount Vesuvious in 79 AD. as climatic backdrop. Marcus(Preston Foster), an Ancient Roman blacksmith is forced to become a gladiator after his wife and son are accidentally killed. He takes a young boy Flavius(David Holt) under his wing and raises him as his own. Basil Rathbone is superb as Potius Pilate,who is preoccupied with the execution of Jesus Christ. Marcus witnesses Christ's march to Calvary and later calls for divine help in saving the life of Flavius as Vesuvius erupts. Other players: John Wood, Alan Hale, Louis Calhern, Edward Van Sloan and Zeffie Tilbury.
Review of The Last Days of Pompeii
