Bardelys the Magnificent (1926)
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- 1h 30min
- Drama, Romance
- 30 Sep 1926 (USA)
- Movie
In the reign of King Louis XIII, dashing rogue and libertine Marquis de Bardelys is entranced by Roxalanne de Lavedan. Against a background of knavery and intrigue he sets out to woo and win her.
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Cast
| John Gilbert | ... |
Marquis Christian de Bardelys
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| Eleanor Boardman | ... |
Roxalanne de Lavedan
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| Roy D'Arcy | ... |
Comte de Chatellerault
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| Lionel Belmore | ... |
Vicomte de Lavedan
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| Emily Fitzroy | ... |
Vicomtesse de Lavedan
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| George K. Arthur | ... |
Chevalier de Saint Eustache
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| Arthur Lubin | ... |
King Louis XIII
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| Theodore von Eltz | ... |
René de Lesperon
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| Karl Dane | ... |
Rodenard
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| Edward Connelly | ... |
Cardinal Richelieu
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| Fred Malatesta | ... |
Castelrous
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| John T. Murray | ... |
Lafosse
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Joe Smith Marba | ... |
Innkeeper
(as Joseph Marba)
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Daniel G. Tomlinson | ... |
Sergeant of Dragoons
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| Emile Chautard | ... |
Anatol
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| Max Barwyn | ... |
Cozelatt
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| Gino Corrado | ... |
Dueling Husband (uncredited)
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| Lou Costello | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Joan Crawford | ... |
Court Gossip (uncredited)
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| Lon Poff | ... |
Prison Friar (uncredited)
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| Rolfe Sedan | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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| Carl Stockdale | ... |
Judge of the Tribunal (uncredited)
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| Ellinor Vanderveer | ... |
Court Gossip (uncredited)
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| John Wayne | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| King Vidor | ||
Written by
| Rafael Sabatini | ... | (novel "Bardelys the Magnificent") |
| Dorothy Farnum | ... | (adaptation and scenario) |
| Marian Ainslee | ... | (titles) |
| Ruth Cummings | ... | (titles) |
Music by
| William Axt | ... | (uncredited) |
| R.H. Bassett | ... | (uncredited) (premiere: Los Angeles) |
Cinematography by
| William H. Daniels | ||
Costume Design by
| André-ani | ||
| Lucia Coulter | ||
Art Department
| James Basevi | ... | sets |
| Richard Day | ... | sets |
| Cedric Gibbons | ... | sets |
Additional Crew
| Robert Florey | ... | technical director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1926) (United States) (theatrical)
- Jury Metro-Goldwyn (1927) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Flicker Alley (2009) (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
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In the court of French King Louis XIII, a courtier named Bardelys carries with him a grand reputation as an irresistible ladies' man. When another figure in the court, Chatellerault, fails to win the hand of the beautiful Roxalanne (whose family fortune the king wishes to bring under his control), Bardelys suggests that he could win the young woman's hand. Thus a bet is made, and Bardelys embarks on the pursuit of Roxalanne and her fortune. But intrigue and mistaken identity lead Bardelys into grave danger.
Written by Jim Beaver |
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| Taglines | I could win every woman in France he cried...and he did! (original poster) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne, the reason this film was (almost) lost was that Rafael Sabatini, the author of the book, didn't sell the movie rights to MGM outright. Instead, he leased them for 10 years, and in 1936 MGM chose not to renew the lease because it decided that a silent film with a now-dead star no longer had commercial value. So, according to the terms of Sabatini's contract, MGM destroyed the negative and all known prints. See more » |
| Goofs | In one long shot of the king's procession, overhead utility lines are visible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Show People (1928). See more » |
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Bardelys:
- - your hair is like a jealous cloud that veils the beauty of the moon -... See more » |