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Song of Revolt
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Song of Revolt

1937-05-29 · 11 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · History

This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.

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Directors
Roy Rowland
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leon AmesLeon AmesClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Frank AustinFrank AustinListener at Baron's (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordPeasant Woman (uncredited)
Harry CordingHarry CordingPeasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)
Karl HackettKarl HackettCorporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)
Mary HowardMary HowardPianist (uncredited)
Edward KeaneEdward KeaneMayor (uncredited)
Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisJailer (uncredited)
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellArtistocratic Dowager (uncredited)
Louis MercierLouis MercierFrench Peasant (uncredited)
Ferdinand MunierFerdinand MunierBaron (uncredited)
Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayNobleman (uncredited)
Cap SomersCap SomersSpectator at Execution (uncredited)
Harry WilsonHarry WilsonPeasant (uncredited)

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