Top Cast
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Ralph Forbes
John Geste
Loretta Young
Isobel Brandon
Irene Rich
Lady Brandon
Lester Vail
Otis Madison
Frank McCormick
Carl Neyer
Otto Matieson
Jacob Levine
Don Alvarado
Ramon Gonzales
Bernard Siegel
Ivan Badinoff
Myrtle Stedman
Mrs. Frank Madison
John St. Polis
Judge Advocate (as John M. St. Polis)
Joe De Stefani
Prosecuting Attorney (as Joseph De Stefani)
Paul McAllister
Sergeant Frederic
Hale Hamilton
Major LeBaudy
George Regas
The Emir
Leni Stengel
Zuleika
Wilfrid North
French Officer (uncredited)
Helen Parrish
Isobel as a Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
January 25, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Meehan, Percival Christopher Wren, Paul Schofield
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Beau Ideal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Elizabeth Meehan, Percival Christopher Wren, Paul Schofield
Max Steiner
J. Roy Hunt
Marie Halvey
William LeBaron, Herbert Brenon
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brenon
Director
Elizabeth Meehan
Writer
Paul Schofield
Writer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Max Rée
Costume Design
William LeBaron
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Marie Halvey
Editor
Herbert Brenon
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beau Ideal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beau Ideal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beau Ideal about?
An American joins the French Foreign Legion in order to rescue a boyhood friend.
Who directed Beau Ideal?
Beau Ideal was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in Beau Ideal?
The principal cast of Beau Ideal includes Ralph Forbes, Loretta Young, Irene Rich, Lester Vail, Frank McCormick.
When was Beau Ideal released and how long is it?
Beau Ideal was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Beau Ideal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beau Ideal was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Beau Ideal based on a book or true story?
Beau Ideal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Percival Christopher Wren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beau Ideal?
Beau Ideal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).