Song of Revolt (1937)
Song of Revolt (1937)
Strasbourg - 1792. Prussian armies rage outside France's borders, famine and civil strife within. Urged by the Mayor, a young officer named Rouget de Lisle works on a marching song to rally the King's weary troops.
This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.

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Cast

Leon Ames Leon Ames As: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Frank Austin Frank Austin As: Listener at Baron's (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford Barbara Bedford As: Peasant Woman (uncredited)
Harry Cording Harry Cording As: Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)
Karl Hackett Karl Hackett As: Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)
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Storyline

This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.


Tagline: Strasbourg - 1792. Prussian armies rage outside France's borders, famine and civil strife within. Urged by the Mayor, a young officer named Rouget de Lisle works on a marching song to rally the King's weary troops.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Drama, History

Language: English

Release Date: 29 May 1937

Country: US

Runtime: 11m

Company Credits

Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Leon Ames

Leon Ames

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle

Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Listener at Baron's (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Peasant Woman (uncredited)

Harry Cording

Harry Cording

Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)

Karl Hackett

Karl Hackett

Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)

Mary Howard

Mary Howard

Pianist (uncredited)

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Mayor (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Jailer (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited)

Louis Mercier

Louis Mercier

French Peasant (uncredited)

Ferdinand Munier

Ferdinand Munier

Baron (uncredited)

Forbes Murray

Forbes Murray

Nobleman (uncredited)

Cap Somers

Cap Somers

Spectator at Execution (uncredited)

Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Peasant (uncredited)

Directed By

Roy Rowland

Roy Rowland

Director

Writing Credits

Douglas Foster

Douglas Foster

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