Beau Brummel

Beau Brummel

Director: Harry Beaumont Cast: John Barrymore
John Barrymore
, Mary Astor
Mary Astor
, Willard Louis
Willard Louis
, Irene Rich
Irene Rich
Harry Beaumont
Beau Brummel

Beau Brummel

Director: Harry Beaumont Cast: John Barrymore
John Barrymore
, Mary Astor
Mary Astor
, Willard Louis
Willard Louis
, Irene Rich
Irene Rich
Harry Beaumont

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Overview

John Barrymore is virtually the entire show as 18th-century British fashion plate Beau Brummel. Thanks to his sartorial splendor and quick wit, Brummel is a favorite of the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis)--and with several ladies, though his heart belongs to the beautiful, unobtainable Lady Margery Avanley (played by 17-year-old Mary Astor, who during filming was carrying on a most passionate affair with her leading man). The arrogant Brummel falls from grace after insulting the Prince and then refusing to apologize. We last see Brummel in an asylum, dressed in rags, but with still enough pride to turn away his true love rather than allow her to throw her life away on him. John Barrymore is superb throughout, especially in the poignant sequences after his descent into poverty and disgrace.

Product Details

Release Date: 06/16/2009
UPC: 0883316167700
Original Release: 1924
Rating: NR
Source: Warner Archives
Presentation: [Full Frame]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:20:00
Sales rank: 35,425

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
John Barrymore Gordon Bryon `Beau' Brummel
Mary Astor Lady Margery Alvanley
Willard Louis Prince of Wales
Irene Rich Frederica Charlotte, Duchess of York
Carmel Myers Lady Hester Stanhope
Alec B. Francis Mortimer
William Humphrey Lord Alvanley
Richard Tucker Lord Stanhope
André de Beranger Lord Byron
Clarissa Selwynne Mrs. Wertham
William Humphreys Lord Avanlev
André Beranger Lord Byron
Claire de Lorez Lady Manly
Michael Dark Lord Manly
Templar Saxe Desmond Wertham
James Marcus English Innkeeper
Roland Rushton Mr. Abrahms
John J. Richardson Actor
Betty Brice Actor
Carol Holloway Actor
Kate Lester Actor
Rose Dione Actor
C.H. Chaldecotte Actor
F.F. Guenste Actor
Beaudine Anderson Actor

Technical Credits
Harry Beaumont Director
Dorothy Farnum Screenwriter
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