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Scaramouche

  • 19231923
  • PassedPassed
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
621
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Ramon Novarro, Lewis Stone, and Alice Terry in Scaramouche (1923)
  • Drama
  • Romance
When a nobleman murders his best friend, a lawyer becomes a revolutionary with his heart set on vengeance.When a nobleman murders his best friend, a lawyer becomes a revolutionary with his heart set on vengeance.When a nobleman murders his best friend, a lawyer becomes a revolutionary with his heart set on vengeance.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
621
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rex Ingram
  • Writers
    • Rafael Sabatini(by)
    • Willis Goldbeck(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Ingraham
    • Alice Terry
    • Ramon Novarro
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rex Ingram
  • Writers
    • Rafael Sabatini(by)
    • Willis Goldbeck(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Ingraham
    • Alice Terry
    • Ramon Novarro
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    • 17User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    George Siegmann in Scaramouche (1923)
    Ramon Novarro in Scaramouche (1923)
    Alice Terry in Scaramouche (1923)
    Alice Terry in Scaramouche (1923)
    Alice Terry in Scaramouche (1923)
    Ramon Novarro and Alice Terry in Scaramouche (1923)
    Lewis Stone and Alice Terry in Scaramouche (1923)
    Rex Ingram and Ramon Novarro in Scaramouche (1923)
    Ramon Novarro, Rose Dione, George Siegmann, and Lewis Stone in Scaramouche (1923)
    Ramon Novarro in Scaramouche (1923)
    Rex Ingram, Ramon Novarro, and Alice Terry in Scaramouche (1923)
    Ramon Novarro in Scaramouche (1923)

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    Lloyd Ingraham
    Lloyd Ingraham
    • Quintin de Kercadiouas Quintin de Kercadiou
    Alice Terry
    Alice Terry
    • Aline de Kercadiouas Aline de Kercadiou
    Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro
    • André-Louis Moreauas André-Louis Moreau
    Lewis Stone
    Lewis Stone
    • The Marquis de la Tour d'Azyras The Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr
    Julia Swayne Gordon
    Julia Swayne Gordon
    • The Countess de Plougastelas The Countess de Plougastel
    William Humphrey
    William Humphrey
    • The Chevalier de Chabrillaneas The Chevalier de Chabrillane
    Otto Matieson
    Otto Matieson
    • Philippe de Vilmorinas Philippe de Vilmorin
    • (as Otto Matiesen)
    George Siegmann
    George Siegmann
    • Dantonas Danton
    • (as George Siegman)
    Bowditch M. Turner
    • Chapelieras Chapelier
    • (as Bowditch Turner)
    James A. Marcus
    • Challefou Binetas Challefou Binet
    • (as James Marcus)
    Edith Allen
    Edith Allen
    • Climène Binetas Climène Binet
    John George
    John George
    • Polichinelle - Member of the Troupeas Polichinelle - Member of the Troupe
    Willard Lee Hall
    • The King's Lieutenantas The King's Lieutenant
    Rose Dione
    Rose Dione
    • La Révolteas La Révolte
    Edwin Argus
    Edwin Argus
    • King Louis XVIas King Louis XVI
    • (uncredited)
    J. Edwin Brown
    • Monsieur Benoîtas Monsieur Benoît
    • (uncredited)
    Louise Carver
    Louise Carver
    • Member of Theatre Audienceas Member of Theatre Audience
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Connelly
    Edward Connelly
    • Minister to the Kingas Minister to the King
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rex Ingram
    • Writers
      • Rafael Sabatini(by)
      • Willis Goldbeck(scenario) (adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      An army of workmen built a whole French village that covered 60 acres and was faithfully reproduced down to cobblestone streets and shop windows filled with actual wares. Hundreds of thousands of yards of muslin, satin, brocade and velvet were required in the making of the gorgeous costumes worn by the cast.
    • Alternate versions
      On 5 December 2000, Turner Classic Movies broadcast a 124-minute version with a new musical score written by Jeffrey Mark Silverman and played by the Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Ostravia, Czech Republic, conducted by Hugh Munro Neely. It was the first time Scaramouche (1923) was ever shown on television.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood (1980)

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    8/10
    Splendid Silent Historical-Melodrama:
    Those who are familiar with the well-known 1952 remake of "Scaramouche" might find it difficult to recognize it in this 1923 silent version. The story in this earlier and seldom-seen version is quite different in many respects. Many of the plot points are different, the names of some of the principal characters are not the same and some of the principal characters in this earlier version do not even appear in the remake. The earlier version is also quite different in tone, being rather more in the nature of Historical-Melodrama or Historical-Fiction than the later version, which is much more of a mere swashbuckler. However, the fact is that this earlier version is actually much more faithful to the original book than the remake.

    Don't be put off by the fact that this is a silent film produced 90 years ago, because it's production values are excellent. Clearly no available expense was spared to make this production as lavish and authentic to the period (France during the French Revolution), as possible. The director, Rex Ingram, was about as good as one could find at the time.

    The cast also features some first rate performers, including perennial MGM favorite Lewis Stone, who was probably with the studio longer than any other actor, so long that he appeared in the 1952 remake. The title role is played by Ramon Navarro, who was a major star in the 1920s. Like Rudolph Valentino, Navarro was a major leading man in the films of the 1920s, and had the title role in the silent version of "Ben Hur". However, unlike Valentino, who died young, Navarro continued to work for many years, though his career as a leading man waned after talkies came in. Navarro's problem in talkies was that he happened to be Mexican, and spoke with an accent.

    All in all, "Scaramouche" comes off as a lavish and well produced melodrama set against the background of the French Revolution. The plot points and tone are so different that it should be rated alongside, rather than above or below, the better-known swashbuckling remake. This film is very well worth a look, especially to the many fans of the 1952 version.
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    • Release date
      • February 1924 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Скарамуш
    • Filming locations
      • Ren-Mar Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro Pictures Corporation
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    • Budget
      • $858,723 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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