Beau Brummell (1924)
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John Barrymore is virtually the entire show as 18th-century British fashion plate Beau Brummel. Thanks to his sartorial splendor and quick wit, Brummel is a favorite of the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis)--and with several ladies, though his heart belongs to the beautiful, unobtainable Lady Margery Avanley (played by 17-year-old Mary Astor, who during filming was carrying on a most passionate affair with her leading man). The arrogant Brummel falls from grace after insulting the Prince and then refusing to apologize. We last see Brummel in an asylum, dressed in rags, but with still enough pride to turn away his true love rather than allow her to throw her life away on him. John Barrymore is superb throughout, especially in the poignant sequences after his descent into poverty and disgrace. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 81 mins
Complete Cast:
- John Barrymore - George Bryan Brummet
- Willard Louis - Prince of Wales
- Alec B. Francis - Mortimer
- William Humphreys - Lord Avanlev
- André Beranger - Lord Byron
- Michael Dark - Lord Manly
- James Marcus - English Innkeeper
- Beaudine Anderson
- Clarissa Selwynne - Mrs. Wertham
- C.H. Chaldecotte
- William Humphrey
- John J. Richardson
- Mary Astor - Margery Avonley
- Irene Rich - Duchess of York
- Carmel Myers - Lady Hester Stanhope
- Richard Tucker - Lord Stanhope
- Claire de Lorez - Lady Manly
- Templar Saxe - Desmond Wertham
- Roland Rushton - Mr. Abrahms
- Rose Dione
- F.F. Guenste
- Carol Holloway
- Kate Lester
- Betty Brice
- Director(s):
- Harry Beaumont
- Writer(s):
- Dorothy Farnum
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