Bardelys the Magnificent
“The screen's great lover in a dashing role!”
Synopsis
Rafael Sabatini's story of the swashbuckling era and of Bardeleys, the handsome courtier who could win any woman he set his mind to...and was not above boasting about it to all who would listen.
Top Cast
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John Gilbert
Marquis Christian de Bardelys
Eleanor Boardman
Roxalanne de Lavedan
Roy D'Arcy
Comte de Chatellerault
Lionel Belmore
Vicomte de Lavedan
Emily Fitzroy
Vicomtesse de Lavedan
George K. Arthur
Chevalier de Saint Eustache
Arthur Lubin
King Louis XIII
Theodore von Eltz
René de Lesperon
Karl Dane
Rodenard
Edward Connelly
Cardinal Richelieu
Fred Malatesta
Castelrous
John T. Murray
Lafosse
Joe Smith Marba
Innkeeper
Daniel G. Tomlinson
Sergeant of Dragoons
Émile Chautard
Anatol
Max Barwyn
Cozelatt
Gino Corrado
Dueling Husband (uncredited)
Lou Costello
Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Farnum
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Bardelys the Magnificent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Dorothy Farnum, Rafael Sabatini, Henry Hamilton
William Axt
William H. Daniels
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
William Axt
Original Music Composer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
André-ani
Costume Design
Lucia Coulter
Costume Design
Dorothy Farnum
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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1920-1929
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bardelys the Magnificent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bardelys the Magnificent about?
Rafael Sabatini's story of the swashbuckling era and of Bardeleys, the handsome courtier who could win any woman he set his mind to...and was not above boasting about it to all who would listen.
Who directed Bardelys the Magnificent?
Bardelys the Magnificent was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Bardelys the Magnificent?
The principal cast of Bardelys the Magnificent includes John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman, Roy D'Arcy, Lionel Belmore, Emily Fitzroy.
When was Bardelys the Magnificent released and how long is it?
Bardelys the Magnificent was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bardelys the Magnificent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bardelys the Magnificent was composed by William Axt.