The read
It runs a compact 11m.
Synopsis
This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Roy RowlandDirector
- Douglas FosterScreenplay
Cast
- Leon AmesClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
- Frank AustinListener at Baron's (uncredited)
- Barbara BedfordPeasant Woman (uncredited)
- Harry CordingPeasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)
- Karl HackettCorporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)
- Mary HowardPianist (uncredited)
- Edward KeaneMayor (uncredited)
- Mitchell LewisJailer (uncredited)
- Claire McDowellArtistocratic Dowager (uncredited)
- Louis MercierFrench Peasant (uncredited)
- Ferdinand MunierBaron (uncredited)
- Forbes MurrayNobleman (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
french revolutionnational anthemla marseillaisehistorical drama