Scaramouche (1952)
- Starring:
- Stewart Granger, Eleanor Parker, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Sidney
- Format(s):
- DVD, (View All Versions)
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Synopsis of Scaramouche
This delightful adaptation of Rafael Sabatini's swashbuckling novel stars Stewart Granger as Andre Moreau, an 18th-century French nobleman who is publicly humiliated by the Marquis de Maynes (Mel Ferrer). Challenged to a sword duel by the Marquis, Andre, who knows nothing about fencing, runs away, taking refuge with a theatrical troupe. He hides behind the personality of Scaramouche, a zany clown, and in his spare time romances his sexy leading lady Lenore (Eleanor Parker). Seeking revenge against de Maynes, Andre takes fencing lessons from swordmaster Doutreval (John Dehner). It isn't long before Andre has developed a reputation as the finest swordsman in France--which, as intended, arouses the ire of de Maynes. The two opponents face off in a deserted theater; the ensuing sword duel, running nearly seven minutes, is one of the best ever committed to film. Before he can plunge his blade into de Maynes, Andre discovers that he and the Marquis are half-brothers. The two men instantly forget their differences, and Andre's honor is fully restored. He ends up not in the arms of the sensuous Lenore but with a woman of his own class, Aline de Gavrillac (Janet Leigh)--while a gag ending reveals that Lenore has found herself a new and highly influential boyfriend. Lewis Stone, star of the 1923 silent version of Scaramouche, appears in the remake in the supporting role of Georges de Valmorin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast of Scaramouche
- Stewart Granger - Andre Moreau/ Scaramouche
- Janet Leigh - Aline de Gavrillac
- Henry Wilcoxon - Chevalier de Chabrillaine
- Richard Anderson - Philippe de Valmorin
- Lewis Stone - Georges de Valmorin
- Howard Freeman - Michael Vanneau
- John Dehner - Doutreval
- Jonathan Cott - Sergeant
- Owen McGiveney - Punchinello
- Frank Mitchell - Harlequin
- Richard Hale - Perigore
- Douglas Dumbrille - President
- Dorothy Patrick - Dorie
- John Sheffield - Flunky
- Frank Wilcox - DeCrillion
- Mitchell Lewis - Major Domo
- Eleanor Parker - Lenore
- Mel Ferrer - Noel, Marquis de Maynes
- Nina Foch - Marie Antoinette
- Robert Coote - Gaston Binet
- Elizabeth Risdon - Isabelle de Valmorin
- Curtis Cooksey - Fabian
- John Litel - Dr. Dubuque
- Dan Foster - Pierrot
- Hope Landin - Mme. Frying Pan
- Carolyn Hughes - Pierrette
- Henry Corden - Scaramouche the Drinker
- Anthony Marsh - Capelier
- Bert LeBaron - Fencing Opponent
- John Crawford - Vignon
- Ottola Nesmith - Lady-in-Waiting
- John Eldredge - Clerk
- Director(s):
- George Sidney
- Writer(s):
- Ronald Millar, George Froeschel
- Producer(s):
- Carey Wilson
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure
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