The Three Musketeers
“A musical comedy version of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers.”
Synopsis
A parodic remake of the story of the young Gascon D'Artagnan, who arrives in Paris, his heart set on joining the king's Musketeers. He is taken under the wings of three of the most respected and feared Musketeers, Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. Together they fight to save France and the honor of a lady from the machinations of the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
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Don Ameche
D'Artagnan
Al Ritz
One of The Three Lackeys
Harry Ritz
One of The Three Lackeys
Jimmy Ritz
One of The Three Lackeys
Binnie Barnes
Milady De Winter
Gloria Stuart
Queen Anne
Pauline Moore
Lady Constance
Joseph Schildkraut
King Louis XIII
John Carradine
Naveau
Lionel Atwill
De Rochefort
Miles Mander
Cardinal Richelieu
Douglass Dumbrille
Athos (as Douglas Dumbrille)
John 'Dusty' King
Aramis
Russell Hicks
Porthos
Gregory Gaye
Vitray
Lester Matthews
Duke of Buckingham
Georges Renavent
Captain Fageon
George Davis
Husband (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- M.M. Musselman, William A. Drake, Sam Hellman
- Original Score
- Charles Maxwell
- Original Title
- The Three Musketeers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
M.M. Musselman, William A. Drake, Sam Hellman, Alexandre Dumas, Walter Bullock
Charles Maxwell
J. Peverell Marley
Jack Dennis
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
M.M. Musselman
Screenplay
William A. Drake
Screenplay
Sam Hellman
Screenplay
Jack Dennis
Editor
Royer
Costume Design
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Charles Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Three Musketeers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Three Musketeers about?
A parodic remake of the story of the young Gascon D'Artagnan, who arrives in Paris, his heart set on joining the king's Musketeers. He is taken under the wings of three of the most respected and feared Musketeers, Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. Together they fight to save France and the honor of a lady from the machinations of the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
Who directed The Three Musketeers?
The Three Musketeers was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Three Musketeers?
The principal cast of The Three Musketeers includes Don Ameche, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Binnie Barnes.
When was The Three Musketeers released and how long is it?
The Three Musketeers was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Three Musketeers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Three Musketeers was composed by Charles Maxwell.
Is The Three Musketeers based on a book or true story?
The Three Musketeers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Three Musketeers?
The Three Musketeers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).