Under the Red Robe(1923)
The $1,500,000 Picture That makes you see, feel, actually live the tumultuous scenes of romance and intrigue screened from Stanley Weyman's thrilling masterpiece of the Old France and the great Cardinal Richelieu.
Under the Red Robe Synopsis
A young man is tasked by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu to capture one of the cardinal's enemies but falls in love with his target's sister. The film marks the last motion picture appearance by stage actor Robert B. Mantell who plays Cardinal Richelieu and the only silent screen performance of opera singer John Charles Thomas.
Under the Red Robe (1923) is a history and drama film directed by Alan Crosland, released on November 12, 1923 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Robert B. Mantell, Alma Rubens, Otto Kruger and John Charles Thomas. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Crosland
- Writers:
- Bayard Veiller, Stanley J. Weyman
- Cinematographer:
- Gilbert Warrenton
- Composer:
- William Frederick Peters
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- Status:
- Released
Under the Red Robe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert B. Mantell
as Cardinal Richelieu
Alma Rubens
as Renee de Cocheforet
Otto Kruger
as Henri de Cocheforet
John Charles Thomas
as Gil De Berault
William Powell
as Duke of Orleans
Mary MacLaren
as Anne of Austria
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Clom
Paul Panzer
as French Army Lieutenant
Charles Judels
as Antoine
- Ian Maclaren
Ian Maclaren
as King Louis XIII
- Genevieve Hamper
Genevieve Hamper
as Duchesse de Chevreuse
Sidney Herbert
as Father Joseph
Key crew
Directed by Alan Crosland, written by Bayard Veiller and Stanley J. Weyman.
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Under the Red Robe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Under the Red Robe – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Under the Red Robe?
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The main cast of Under the Red Robe (1923) includes Robert B. Mantell, Alma Rubens, Otto Kruger, John Charles Thomas and William Powell. The film was directed by Alan Crosland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under the Red Robe released?
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Under the Red Robe was released on November 12, 1923 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Under the Red Robe worth watching?
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Under the Red Robe (1923) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.