Synopsis
A nobleman studying for the priesthood abandons his vocation in 18th Century France when he falls in love with a beautiful, but reluctant, courtesan.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan CroslandDirector
- Henry HadleyOriginal Music Composer
- Bess MeredythScreenplay
Cast
- John BarrymoreChevalier Fabien des Grieux
- Dolores CostelloManon Lescaut
- Warner OlandAndré Lescaut
- Sam De GrasseComte Guillot de Morfontaine
- Holmes HerbertJean Tiberge
- Stuart HolmesLouis XV - King of France
- Bertram GrassbyLe Duc de Richelieu
- Tom SantschiCaptain of Convict Boat
- Alice BelcherMinor Role (uncredited)
- Eugenie BessererThe Landlady (uncredited)
- Charles ClaryA Lay Brother (uncredited)
- Marcelle CordayMarie (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
courtesansilent film18th centurypriesthood