Under the Red Robe (1923)
The $1,500,000 Picture That makes you see, feel, actually live the tumultuous scenes of romance and intrigue screened from Stanley Weyman's thrilling masterpiece of the Old France and the great Cardinal Richelieu.
A young man is tasked by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu to capture one of the cardinal's enemies but falls in love with his target's sister. The film marks the last motion picture appearance by stage actor Robert B. Mantell who plays Cardinal Richelieu and the only silent screen performance of opera singer John Charles Thomas.
Director: Alan Crosland
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 12, 1923
Cast
- Robert B. Mantell - Cardinal Richelieu
- Alma Rubens - Renee de Cocheforet
- Otto Kruger - Henri de Cocheforet
- John Charles Thomas - Gil De Berault
- William Powell - Duke of Orleans
- Mary MacLaren - Anne of Austria
- Gustav von Seyffertitz - Clom
- Paul Panzer - French Army Lieutenant
- Charles Judels - Antoine
- Ian Maclaren - King Louis XIII
Screenplay
- Bayard Veiller
- Stanley J. Weyman (Novel)
Music: William Frederick Peters
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton, Harold Wenstrom
Production: Cosmopolitan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Crosland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the Red Robe about?
- A young man is tasked by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu to capture one of the cardinal's enemies but falls in love with his target's sister. The film marks the last motion picture appearance by stage actor Robert B. Mantell who plays Cardinal Richelieu and the only silent screen performance of opera singer John Charles Thomas.
- Who directed Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe was directed by Alan Crosland.
- Who stars in Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe stars Robert B. Mantell, Alma Rubens, Otto Kruger, John Charles Thomas, William Powell, Mary MacLaren.
- How long is Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Under the Red Robe?
- Under the Red Robe is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Under the Red Robe produced?
- Under the Red Robe was produced in United States of America.