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Captain of the Guard

 
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Captain of the Guard

  • Directors: Paul Fejos; John S. Robertson
  • AMG Rating: starstar
  • Genre: Musical
  • Movie Type: Historical Epic
  • Themes: Political Unrest
  • Main Cast: John Boles, Sam de Grasse, James Marcus, Harry Cording
  • Release Year: 1930
  • Country: US
  • Run Time: 85 minutes

Plot

This French epic chronicles the French Revolution as seen by Rouget de Lisle, the man who composed the French national anthem. In addition to many scenes of angry peasants, the film also feature's many songs by Lisle. The film makes no claim for historical accuracy. Songs include: "Song of the Guard," "Maids on Parade", "For You," "Can It Be?" "It's a Sword," "You, You Alone," and "La Marseillaise." ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Otis Harlan - Jacques; Claude Fleming - Magistrate; Ervin Renard - Lieutenant; George Hackathorne - Robespierre; Rychard Cramer - Danton; Lionel Belmore - Colonel; Evelyn Hall - Marie Antoinette; Stuart Holmes - Louis XVI; DeWitt Jennings - Priest; Laura La Plante - Marie Marnay; Lucien Littlefield - Bit; Murdock MacQuarrie - Pierre

Credit

Paul Fejos - Director, John S. Robertson - Director, William Francis Dugan - Composer (Music Score), Heinz Roemheld - Composer (Music Score), William Francis Dugan - Songwriter, Heinz Roemheld - Songwriter, Gilbert Warrenton - Cinematographer, Arthur Ripley - Screenwriter, George Manker Watters - Screenwriter, Houston Branch - Short Story Author
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