Bardelys the Magnificent
Bardelys the Magnificent is a 1926 American silent romantic film directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert and Eleanor Boardman. The film is based on the 1906 novel of the same title by Rafael Sabatini. It was the second film of the 19-year-old John Wayne, who had a minor role.
Plot
The film is set in the reign of King Louis XIII. When Comte Châtellerault fails to win the hand in marriage of Roxalanne de Lavedan, despite hinting at leniency for her rebellious family if she accepts, he responds to the notorious womanizer Marquis de Bardelys' mockery by wagering his estate against that of Bardelys that Bardelys cannot succeed in marrying Roxalanne either within three months. While Bardelys does not desire marriage, he feels he has to accept the challenge. However the king, on hearing of the wager, forbids Bardelys from seeking a marriage alliance with a rebel family.
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author | King Vidor |
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contentLocation | France |
director | King Vidor |
genre | adventure drama historical romance |
keywords | assumed identity engage fight first time hear id king louis xiii louis xiii louis xiii of france the king true identity want wound |
musicBy | William Axt |
publisher | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
theme | romantic drama swashbuckler |