Under the Red Robe
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Director | Alan Crosland |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic drama at the intersection of personal passion and historical sweep, relying on the tension between duty and desire. It explores the silent language of glances and gestures against a backdrop of political intrigue.
What lingers after viewing is the elegant simplicity of a moral conflict, where the weight of a red robe symbolizes both power and sacrifice. The final frames leave a poignant echo of choices made and loves lost. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alan Crosland
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With dimmed lights and a period-appropriate score, allowing the visuals to narrate.
🎭 Cast
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
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