Under the Red Robe
“Swashbucker Gil De Berault is bound for the guillotine when he is given one last chance for a pardon.”
Synopsis
In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing opposition from the Huguenots in the south. The Cardinal also warns de Berault that dueling has been outlawed, and will henceforth be punishable by death. Gil, however, promptly disobeys the law and is indeed sentenced to death. The Cardinal offers to cancel the sentence if de Berault is able to capture the duke who is organizing plans for an uprising. Gil travels to the duke's castle and is allowed to stay as a guest, but the duke's wife and sister immediately suspect that he is a spy. He and his servant still make good progress, until he falls in love with the duke's sister, which complicates everything.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
May 31, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Sjöström
- Screenplay & Story
- Lajos Biró, Philip Lindsay, J.L. Hodson
- Original Score
- Arthur Benjamin
- Original Title
- Under the Red Robe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Sjöström
Lajos Biró, Philip Lindsay, J.L. Hodson, Stanley J. Weyman
Arthur Benjamin
James Wong Howe, Georges Périnal
James B. Clark
Robert Kane
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Sjöström
Director
Lajos Biró
Screenplay
Philip Lindsay
Screenplay
J.L. Hodson
Screenplay
Robert Kane
Producer
Arthur Benjamin
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
René Hubert
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under the Red Robe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Red Robe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Red Robe about?
In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing opposition from the Huguenots in the south. The Cardinal also warns de Berault that dueling has been outlawed, and will henceforth be punishable by death. Gil, however, promptly disobeys the law and is indeed sentenced to death. The Cardinal offers to cancel the sentence if de Berault is able to capture the duke who is organizing plans for an uprising. Gil travels to the duke's castle and is allowed to stay as a guest, but the duke's wife and sister immediately suspect that he is a spy. He and his servant still make good progress, until he falls in love with the duke's sister, which complicates everything.
Who directed Under the Red Robe?
Under the Red Robe was directed by Victor Sjöström.
Who stars in Under the Red Robe?
The principal cast of Under the Red Robe includes Conrad Veidt, Annabella, Raymond Massey, Romney Brent, Sophie Stewart.
When was Under the Red Robe released and how long is it?
Under the Red Robe was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Red Robe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Red Robe was composed by Arthur Benjamin.
Is Under the Red Robe based on a book or true story?
Under the Red Robe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanley J. Weyman".