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Release Date: 1924

Cast: John J. Richardson, George Beranger, Richard Tucker, William J. Humphrey, Carmel Myers, Mary Astor, Clarissa Selwynne, John Barrymore, Willard Louis, Claire De Lorez, Alec B. Francis, Templar Saxe ...MORE

Categories: Movies, Romantic drama, Silent film, Romance Film

Beau Brummel is a 1924 American silent film historical drama. The film stars John Barrymore and was directed by Harry Beaumont. The film is based on Clyde Fitch's historical play which had been performed by Richard Mansfield. This movie survives today in various edits, the original release 130 minutes and 80 minute and 71 minute versions. The short versions usually have Carmel Myers's scenes deleted. A couple years after Barrymore's death, his daughter Diana was shown a special screening of this film as she had never seen her father in any of his silent films. In 1952, the film entered the... MORE

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Clyde Fitch's play, written for renowned stage actor Richard Mansfield, is a very romantic interpretation of incidents in the life of George (Beau) Brummel, the Regency dandy whose name has become a watchword for sartorial splendour and correctness, and is itself freely adapted for this film that showcases the unparallelled talent of John Barrymore in his prime as Brummel. With revenge in his heart, Brummel sets out to manipulate London society in a great game due to his, because of an untitled station, having lost his lover, played well by 18 year old Mary Astor with whom Barrymore began an affair during this filming, and he utilizes a close relationship with his sponsor, the Prince of Wales, the Regent (later King George IV), to advance his plan.