Under the Red Robe (1937)

Under the Red Robe (1937)

Swashbucker Gil De Berault is bound for the guillotine when he is given one last chance for a pardon. 1937-05-31 United Kingdom, United States of America 80 Min. PG-13
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Overview

In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing opposition from the Huguenots in the south. The Cardinal also warns de Berault that dueling has been outlawed, and will henceforth be punishable by death. Gil, however, promptly disobeys the law and is indeed sentenced to death. The Cardinal offers to cancel the sentence if de Berault is able to capture the duke who is organizing plans for an uprising. Gil travels to the duke's castle and is allowed to stay as a guest, but the duke's wife and sister immediately suspect that he is a spy. He and his servant still make good progress, until he falls in love with the duke's sister, which complicates everything.

Cast

Conrad Veidt is Gil de Berault
Gil de Berault
Annabella is Lady Marguerite of Fiox
Lady Marguerite of Fiox
Raymond Massey is Cardinal Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu
Romney Brent is Marius
Sophie Stewart is Elise, Duchess of Fiox
Elise, Duchess of Fiox
Wyndham Goldie is Edmond, Duke of Fiox (as F. Wyndham Goldie)
Edmond, Duke of Fiox (as F. Wyndham Goldie)
Lawrence Grant is Father Joseph
Father Joseph