Captain of the Guard (1930)
- Starring:
- John Boles, Sam de Grasse, (more)
- Director(s):
- John S. Robertson, Paul Fejos, (more
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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
Complete Cast:
- John Boles - Rouget de Lisle
- James Marcus - Marnay
- Otis Harlan - Jacques
- Ervin Renard - Lieutenant
- Rychard Cramer - Danton
- DeWitt Jennings - Priest
- Evelyn Hall - Marie Antoinette
- Lucien Littlefield - Bit
- Sam de Grasse - Bazin
- Harry Cording - Le Bruin
- Claude Fleming - Magistrate
- George Hackathorne - Robespierre
- Laura La Plante - Marie Marnay
- Stuart Holmes - Louis XVI
- Lionel Belmore - Colonel
- Murdock MacQuarrie - Pierre
- Director(s):
- John S. Robertson, Paul Fejos
- Writer(s):
- Arthur Ripley, George Manker Watters
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