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