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Beau Brummel

Actor(s): John Barrymore, Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis
Director(s): Harry Beaumont

Movie Details

Content Advisory: Suitable for Children
Movie Release: 1924
DVD Release: 09/25/2007
Format: DVD - Black and White
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 21 mins
Studio: Televista
Members Wishing: 1
Genres: Drama, Romantic Drama

DVD Synopsis

John Barrymore is virtually the entire show as 18th-century British fashion plate Beau Brummel. Thanks to his sartorial splendor and quick wit, Brummel is a favorite of the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis)--and with several ladies, though his heart belongs to the beautiful, unobtainable Lady Margery Avanley (played by 17-year-old Mary Astor, who during filming was carrying on a most passionate affair with her leading man). The arrogant Brummel falls from grace after insulting the Prince and then refusing to apologize. We last see Brummel in an asylum, dressed in rags, but with still enough pride to turn away his true love rather than allow her to throw her life away on him. John Barrymore is superb throughout, especially in the poignant sequences after his descent into poverty and disgrace. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Actors

John Barrymore - George Bryan Brummet
Mary Astor - Margery Avonley
Willard Louis - Prince of Wales
Irene Rich - Duchess of York
Alec B. Francis - Mortimer