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Bardelys the Magnificent

  • 1926
  • Passed
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.4K
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John Gilbert in Monte Cristo (1922)
Period DramaDramaRomance

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... Read allIn 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.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.

  • Director
    • King Vidor
  • Writers
    • Rafael Sabatini
    • Dorothy Farnum
    • Marian Ainslee
  • Stars
    • John Gilbert
    • Eleanor Boardman
    • Roy D'Arcy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Rafael Sabatini
      • Dorothy Farnum
      • Marian Ainslee
    • Stars
      • John Gilbert
      • Eleanor Boardman
      • Roy D'Arcy
    • 18User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Top Cast24

    John Gilbert
    John Gilbert
    • Marquis Christian de Bardelys
    Eleanor Boardman
    Eleanor Boardman
    • Roxalanne de Lavedan
    Roy D'Arcy
    Roy D'Arcy
    • Comte de Chatellerault
    Lionel Belmore
    Lionel Belmore
    • Vicomte de Lavedan
    Emily Fitzroy
    Emily Fitzroy
    • Vicomtesse de Lavedan
    George K. Arthur
    George K. Arthur
    • Chevalier de Saint Eustache
    Arthur Lubin
    Arthur Lubin
    • King Louis XIII
    Theodore von Eltz
    Theodore von Eltz
    • René de Lesperon
    Karl Dane
    Karl Dane
    • Rodenard
    Edward Connelly
    Edward Connelly
    • Cardinal Richelieu
    Fred Malatesta
    Fred Malatesta
    • Castelrous
    John T. Murray
    John T. Murray
    • Lafosse
    Joe Smith Marba
    • Innkeeper
    • (as Joseph Marba)
    Daniel G. Tomlinson
    • Sergeant of Dragoons
    Emile Chautard
    Emile Chautard
    • Anatol
    Max Barwyn
    Max Barwyn
    • Cozelatt
    Gino Corrado
    Gino Corrado
    • Dueling Husband
    • (uncredited)
    Lou Costello
    Lou Costello
    • Extra
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Rafael Sabatini
      • Dorothy Farnum
      • Marian Ainslee
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    • Trivia
      For decades, Bardelys the Magnificent (1926) was presumed lost. The one tantalizing glimpse of the film was in King Vidor's spoof of movie stardom, Show People (1928), when Marion Davies' movie-mad character watches it in a theater and swoons over the willows love scene. But in 2006, a nearly complete print was found in France. Bardelys was restored despite the print missing reel 3, but the absent passages have been reconstructed with shots liberated from the film's trailer, excellent production scene stills and a studio continuity script.
    • Goofs
      In one long shot of the king's procession, overhead utility lines are visible.
    • Quotes
      • Bardelys: - - your hair is like a jealous cloud that veils the beauty of the moon -...
    • Connections
      Featured in Show People (1928)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 30, 1926 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bardelys el magnífico
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA(boat ride through willow trees)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $490,467
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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