Beau Brummel (1924)

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John Barrymore is virtually the entire show as 18th-century British fashion plate Beau Brummel. Thanks to his sartorial splendor and quick wit, Brummel is a favorite of the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis)--and with several ladies, though his heart belongs to the beautiful, unobtainable Lady Margery… More John Barrymore is virtually the entire show as 18th-century British fashion plate Beau Brummel. Thanks to his sartorial splendor and quick wit, Brummel is a favorite of the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis)--and with several ladies, though his heart belongs to the beautiful, unobtainable Lady Margery Avanley (played by 17-year-old Mary Astor, who during filming was carrying on a most passionate affair with her leading man). The arrogant Brummel falls from grace after insulting the Prince and then refusing to apologize. We last see Brummel in an asylum, dressed in rags, but with still enough pride to turn away his true love rather than allow her to throw her life away on him. John Barrymore is superb throughout, especially in the poignant sequences after his descent into poverty and disgrace. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By: Harry Beaumont
Written By: Dorothy Farnum
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1924 Wide
On DVD: Sep 25, 2007
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Note the incredible range of emotions -- love, sadness, joy, hate, amusement, disdain, hurt -- Barrymore is capable of conveying, and with what economy he does it.

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AJ V

This romantic drama is pretty standard for tragic romance, but the actors are really good. Overall, it's just okay, there's nothing really great about it.

Cast

            John Barrymore as George Bryan Brummet

            Mary Astor as Margery Avonley

            Willard Louis as Prince of Wales

            Irene Rich as Duchess of York

            Alec B. Francis as Mortimer

            Carmel Myers as Lady Hester Stanhope

            William Humphreys as Lord Avanlev

            Richard Tucker as Lord Stanhope

            André Beranger as Lord Byron

            Claire de Lorez as Lady Manly

            Michael Dark as Lord Manly

            Templar Saxe as Desmond Wertham

            James Marcus as English Innkeeper

            Roland Rushton as Mr. Abrahms

            Beaudine Anderson
            
            Rose Dione
            
            Carol Holloway
            
            William Humphrey
            
            Kate Lester
            
            Clarissa Selwynne as Mrs. Wertham

            John J. Richardson
            
            Betty Brice
            
            C.H. Chaldecotte
            
            F.F. Guenste
            
            George Beranger
            
            James A. Marcus
            
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