Under the Red Robe (1937)
Swashbucker Gil De Berault is bound for the guillotine when he is given one last chance for a pardon.
In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing opposition from the Huguenots in the south. The Cardinal also warns de Berault that dueling has been outlawed, and will henceforth be punishable by death. Gil, however, promptly disobeys the law and is indeed sentenced to death. The Cardinal offers to cancel the sentence if de Berault is able to capture the duke who is organizing plans for an uprising. Gil travels to the duke's castle and is allowed to stay as a guest, but the duke's wife and sister immediately suspect that he is a spy. He and his servant still make good progress, until he falls in love with the duke's sister, which complicates everything.
Cast
- Conrad Veidt - Gil de Berault
- Annabella - Lady Marguerite of Fiox
- Raymond Massey - Cardinal Richelieu
- Romney Brent - Marius
- Sophie Stewart - Elise, Duchess of Fiox
- Wyndham Goldie - Edmond, Duke of Fiox (as F. Wyndham Goldie)
- Lawrence Grant - Father Joseph
- Baliol Holloway - Clon
Screenplay
- Stanley J. Weyman (Novel)
- Lajos Biró (Screenplay)
- Philip Lindsay (Screenplay)
- J.L. Hodson (Screenplay)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the Red Robe about?
- In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing opposition from the Huguenots in the south. The Cardinal also warns de Berault that dueling has been outlawed, and will henceforth be punishable by death. Gil, however, promptly disobeys the law and is indeed sentenced to death. The Cardinal offers to cancel the sentence if de Berault is able to capture the duke who is organizing plans for an uprising. Gil travels to the duke's castle and is allowed to stay as a guest, but the duke's wife and sister immediately suspect that he is a spy. He and his servant still make good progress, until he falls in love with the duke's sister, which complicates everything.
- Who directed Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe was directed by Victor Sjöström.
- Who stars in Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe stars Conrad Veidt, Annabella, Raymond Massey, Romney Brent, Sophie Stewart, Wyndham Goldie.
- How long is Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe is a Adventure, Romance film.
- Where was Under the Red Robe produced?
- Under the Red Robe was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.