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Beau Geste

  • 1926
  • Passed
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
658
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Noah Beery, Ronald Colman, and Ralph Forbes in Beau Geste (1926)
ActionAdventureDramaWar

After fleeing England in disgrace, Michael "Beau" Geste joins the French Foreign Legion, meeting his brothers in North Africa where their cruel commander proves more dangerous than Arab rebe... Read allAfter fleeing England in disgrace, Michael "Beau" Geste joins the French Foreign Legion, meeting his brothers in North Africa where their cruel commander proves more dangerous than Arab rebels.After fleeing England in disgrace, Michael "Beau" Geste joins the French Foreign Legion, meeting his brothers in North Africa where their cruel commander proves more dangerous than Arab rebels.

  • Director
    • Herbert Brenon
  • Writers
    • Percival Christopher Wren
    • John Russell
    • Paul Schofield
  • Stars
    • Ronald Colman
    • Neil Hamilton
    • Ralph Forbes
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    658
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Herbert Brenon
    • Writers
      • Percival Christopher Wren
      • John Russell
      • Paul Schofield
    • Stars
      • Ronald Colman
      • Neil Hamilton
      • Ralph Forbes
    • 17User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins total

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    Top Cast22

    Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman
    • Michael 'Beau' Geste
    Neil Hamilton
    Neil Hamilton
    • Digby Geste
    Ralph Forbes
    Ralph Forbes
    • John Geste
    Alice Joyce
    Alice Joyce
    • Lady Patricia Brandon
    Mary Brian
    Mary Brian
    • Isabel Rivers
    Noah Beery
    Noah Beery
    • Sgt. Lejaune
    Norman Trevor
    Norman Trevor
    • Maj. de Beaujolais
    William Powell
    William Powell
    • Boldini
    George Regas
    George Regas
    • Maris
    Bernard Siegel
    Bernard Siegel
    • Schwartz
    Victor McLaglen
    Victor McLaglen
    • Hank
    Donald Stuart
    Donald Stuart
    • Buddy
    Paul McAllister
    • St. Andre
    Redmond Finlay
    • Cordere
    Bhogwan Singh
    Bhogwan Singh
    • Prince Ram Singh
    • (as Ram Singh)
    Mickey McBan
    Mickey McBan
    • John Geste - Younger
    Maurice Murphy
    Maurice Murphy
    • Beau Geste - Younger
    Philippe De Lacy
    Philippe De Lacy
    • Digby Geste - Younger
    • Director
      • Herbert Brenon
    • Writers
      • Percival Christopher Wren
      • John Russell
      • Paul Schofield
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews17

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Paramount's biggest hit of 1926.
    • Quotes
      • Michael 'Beau' Geste: Your plan to murder Lejaune and escape across the desert is madness! My brother and I have sworn to protect the flag of France - and we stand by that oath!
    • Alternate versions
      The running time of Beau Geste (1926) upon initial release was 129 minutes. It was subsequently cut to shorter lengths twice for re-releases. Under the supervision of The Library of Congress, the movie was restored to its original length. The restored version screened at the Museum of Modern Art on August 1, 2025.
    • Connections
      Featured in The House That Shadows Built (1931)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 25, 1926 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tricolorens hjältar
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA(Source: Paramount Collection, "Beau Geste" files. Margaret Herrick Library, Beverly Hills CA)
    • Production company
      • Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,708,926
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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