Scaramouche (1952)
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87% of users liked it
(2,459 ratings)
This delightful adaptation of Rafael Sabatini's swashbuckling novel stars Stewart Granger as Andre Moreau, an 18th-century French nobleman who is publicly humiliated by the Marquis de Maynes (Mel Ferrer). Challenged to a sword duel by the Marquis, Andre, who knows nothing about fencing, runs… More This delightful adaptation of Rafael Sabatini's swashbuckling novel stars Stewart Granger as Andre Moreau, an 18th-century French nobleman who is publicly humiliated by the Marquis de Maynes (Mel Ferrer). Challenged to a sword duel by the Marquis, Andre, who knows nothing about fencing, runs away, taking refuge with a theatrical troupe. He hides behind the personality of Scaramouche, a zany clown, and in his spare time romances his sexy leading lady Lenore (Eleanor Parker). Seeking revenge against de Maynes, Andre takes fencing lessons from swordmaster Doutreval (John Dehner). It isn't long before Andre has developed a reputation as the finest swordsman in France--which, as intended, arouses the ire of de Maynes. The two opponents face off in a deserted theater; the ensuing sword duel, running nearly seven minutes, is one of the best ever committed to film. Before he can plunge his blade into de Maynes, Andre discovers that he and the Marquis are half-brothers. The two men instantly forget their differences, and Andre's honor is fully restored. He ends up not in the arms of the sensuous Lenore but with a woman of his own class, Aline de Gavrillac (Janet Leigh)--while a gag ending reveals that Lenore has found herself a new and highly influential boyfriend. Lewis Stone, star of the 1923 silent version of Scaramouche, appears in the remake in the supporting role of Georges de Valmorin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- George Sidney
- Written By
- Ronald Millar, George Froeschel
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Romance, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jun 27, 1952 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's best remembered for the longest sword duel in cinema history at 6 1/2 minutes.
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Cast
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Stewart Granger
as Andre Moreau/ Scaramouche
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Eleanor Parker
as Lenore
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Janet Leigh
as Aline de Gavrillac
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Mel Ferrer
as Noel Marquis de Maynes
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Henry Wilcoxon
as Chevalier de Chabrillaine
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Nina Foch
as Marie Antoinette
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Richard Anderson
as Philippe de Valmorin
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Robert Coote
as Gaston Binet
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Lewis Stone
as Georges de Valmorin
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Elizabeth Risdon
as Isabelle de Valmorin
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Howard Freeman
as Michael Vanneau
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Curtis Cooksey
as Fabian
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John Dehner
as Doutreval
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John Litel
as Dr. Dubuque
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Jonathan Cott
as Sergeant
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Dan Foster
as Pierrot
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Owen McGiveney
as Punchinello
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Hope Landin
as Mme. Frying Pan
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Frank Mitchell
as Harlequin
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Carolyn Hughes
as Pierrette
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Richard Hale
as Perigore
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Henry Corden
as Scaramouche the Drinker
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Douglas Dumbrille
as President
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John Eldredge
as Clerk
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Mitchell Lewis
as Major Domo
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Anthony Marsh
as Capelier
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Ottola Nesmith
as Lady-in-Waiting
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Dorothy Patrick
as Dorie
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Frank Wilcox
as DeCrillion
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Bert LeBaron
as Fencing Opponent
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John Crawford
as Vignon
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John Sheffield
as Flunky
- Elisabeth Risdon
