Under the Red Robe
“The $1,500,000 Picture That makes you see, feel, actually live the tumultuous scenes of romance and intrigue screened from Stanley Weyman's thrilling masterpiece of the Old France and the great Cardinal Richelieu.”
Synopsis
A young man is tasked by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu to capture one of the cardinal's enemies but falls in love with his target's sister. The film marks the last motion picture appearance by stage actor Robert B. Mantell who plays Cardinal Richelieu and the only silent screen performance of opera singer John Charles Thomas.
Top Cast
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Robert B. Mantell
Cardinal Richelieu
Alma Rubens
Renee de Cocheforet
Otto Kruger
Henri de Cocheforet
John Charles Thomas
Gil De Berault
William Powell
Duke of Orleans
Mary MacLaren
Anne of Austria
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Clom
Paul Panzer
French Army Lieutenant
Charles Judels
Antoine
Ian Maclaren
King Louis XIII
Genevieve Hamper
Duchesse de Chevreuse
Sidney Herbert
Father Joseph
Arthur Housman
Captain La Rolle
George Nash
Jules
Evelyn Gosnell
Madame de Cocheforet
Rose Coghlan
(uncredited)
Frank DeVernon
(uncredited)
Byron Douglas
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley J. Weyman, Bayard Veiller
- Original Score
- William Frederick Peters
- Original Title
- Under the Red Robe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Stanley J. Weyman, Bayard Veiller
William Frederick Peters
Gilbert Warrenton, Harold Wenstrom
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
Director
Bayard Veiller
Writer
William Frederick Peters
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Harold Wenstrom
Director of Photography
Gretl Urban Thurlow
Costume Design
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
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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?
A young man is tasked by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu to capture one of the cardinal's enemies but falls in love with his target's sister. The film marks the last motion picture appearance by stage actor Robert B. Mantell who plays Cardinal Richelieu and the only silent screen performance of opera singer John Charles Thomas.
Who directed Under the Red Robe?
Under the Red Robe was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in Under the Red Robe?
The principal cast of Under the Red Robe includes Robert B. Mantell, Alma Rubens, Otto Kruger, John Charles Thomas, William Powell.
When was Under the Red Robe released and how long is it?
Under the Red Robe was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Red Robe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Red Robe was composed by William Frederick Peters.
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".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Red Robe?
Under the Red Robe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).