Royal Affairs in Versailles (1953)
The history of the palace of Versailles from it's founding to the present.
Witty narration follows the history of Versailles Palace; founded by Louis XIII, enlarged by autocratic Louis XIV, whose personal affairs and amours, and those of his two successors, are followed in more detail to the start of the Revolution, after which the story is brought rapidly up to date. A huge cast plays mainly historical persons who appear briefly.
Director: Sacha Guitry
Genre: Drama, History, Comedy
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: December 15, 1953
Cast
- Michel Auclair - Jacques Damiens
- Jean-Pierre Aumont - Cardinal de Rohan
- Jean-Louis Barrault - Fénelon
- Jeanne Boitel - Mrs. de Sévigné
- Gilbert Bokanowski - Louis XVI
- Bourvil - Museum guard
- Pauline Carton - Neighbor
- Gino Cervi - Cagliostro
- Jean Chevrier - Turenne
- Aimé Clariond - Rivarol
Screenplay
Music: Jean Françaix
Cinematography: Pierre Montazel
Editing: Raymond Lamy
Production: Cocinex
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
French Revolution and the Reign of Terror
Keywords
french revolution, versailles, king louis xv of france, louis xvi, timeline, louis xiv, french history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Royal Affairs in Versailles about?
- Witty narration follows the history of Versailles Palace; founded by Louis XIII, enlarged by autocratic Louis XIV, whose personal affairs and amours, and those of his two successors, are followed in more detail to the start of the Revolution, after which the story is brought rapidly up to date. A huge cast plays mainly historical persons who appear briefly.
- Who directed Royal Affairs in Versailles?
- Royal Affairs in Versailles was directed by Sacha Guitry.
- Who stars in Royal Affairs in Versailles?
- Royal Affairs in Versailles stars Michel Auclair, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jean-Louis Barrault, Jeanne Boitel, Gilbert Bokanowski, Bourvil.
- How long is Royal Affairs in Versailles?
- Royal Affairs in Versailles has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Royal Affairs in Versailles?
- Royal Affairs in Versailles is a Drama, History, Comedy film.
- Where was Royal Affairs in Versailles produced?
- Royal Affairs in Versailles was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Royal Affairs in Versailles?
- The themes of Royal Affairs in Versailles include: French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.