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.
Song of Revolt 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.
Song of Revolt (1937) is a drama and history film directed by Roy Rowland, released on May 29, 1937 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Leon Ames, Frank Austin, Barbara Bedford and Harry Cording. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Rowland
- Writers:
- Douglas Foster
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Song of Revolt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leon Ames
as Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Frank Austin
as Listener at Baron's (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
as Peasant Woman (uncredited)
Harry Cording
as Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)
Karl Hackett
as Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)
Mary Howard
as Pianist (uncredited)
Edward Keane
as Mayor (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
as Jailer (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
as Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited)
Louis Mercier
as French Peasant (uncredited)
Ferdinand Munier
as Baron (uncredited)
Forbes Murray
as Nobleman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roy Rowland, written by Douglas Foster.
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Song of Revolt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Song of Revolt – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Song of Revolt?
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The main cast of Song of Revolt (1937) includes Leon Ames, Frank Austin, Barbara Bedford, Harry Cording and Karl Hackett. The film was directed by Roy Rowland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Song of Revolt released?
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Song of Revolt was released on May 29, 1937 and runs for 11m.
Is Song of Revolt worth watching?
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Song of Revolt (1937) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.