Scaramouche
Synopsis
A law student becomes an outlaw French revolutionary when he decides to avenge the unjust killing of his friend. To get close to the aristocrat who has killed his friend, the student adopts the identity of Scaramouche the clown.
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Ramon Novarro
André-Louis Moreau, alias 'Scaramouche'
Alice Terry
Aline de Kercadiou
Lewis Stone
The Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr
Lloyd Ingraham
Quintin de Kercadiou
Julia Swayne Gordon
The Countess de Plougastel
William Humphrey
The Chevalier de Chabrillane
Otto Matieson
Philippe de Vilmorin
George Siegmann
Danton
Bowditch M. Turner
Chapelier
James A. Marcus
Binet
Edith Allen
Climène Binet
John George
Polichinelle
Willard Lee Hall
The King's Lieutenant
Rose Dione
La Révolte
Edwin Argus
King Louis XVI (uncredited)
Edward Connelly
Minister to the King (uncredited)
Snitz Edwards
Villager (uncredited)
Kalla Pasha
Keeper of the Paris Gate (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rex Ingram
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Sabatini, Willis Goldbeck
- Original Score
- William Axt, Leo Kempinski
- Original Title
- Scaramouche
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation, Franco London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rex Ingram
Rafael Sabatini, Willis Goldbeck
William Axt, Leo Kempinski
John F. Seitz
Grant Whytock
Rex Ingram
Department Leadership Roster
Rex Ingram
Director
Rafael Sabatini
Writer
Grant Whytock
Editor
Van Horn
Costume Design
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Rex Ingram
Producer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Eve Roth
Costume Design
O'Kane Conwell
Costume Design
Leo Kempinski
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
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scaramouche
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scaramouche about?
A law student becomes an outlaw French revolutionary when he decides to avenge the unjust killing of his friend. To get close to the aristocrat who has killed his friend, the student adopts the identity of Scaramouche the clown.
Who directed Scaramouche?
Scaramouche was directed by Rex Ingram.
Who stars in Scaramouche?
The principal cast of Scaramouche includes Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry, Lewis Stone, Lloyd Ingraham, Julia Swayne Gordon.
When was Scaramouche released and how long is it?
Scaramouche was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Scaramouche?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scaramouche was composed by William Axt, Leo Kempinski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scaramouche?
Scaramouche holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).