Song of Revolt

Strasbourg - 1792. Prussian armies rage outside France's borders, famine and civil strife within. Urged by the Mayor, a young officer named Rouget de Lisle works on a marching song to rally the King's weary troops.

6.0
193711m

This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.

Production

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Cast

Photo of Leon Ames

Leon Ames

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle

Photo of Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Listener at Baron's (uncredited)

Photo of Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Peasant Woman (uncredited)

Photo of Harry Cording

Harry Cording

Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)

Photo of Karl Hackett

Karl Hackett

Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)

Photo of Mary Howard

Mary Howard

Pianist (uncredited)

Photo of Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Mayor (uncredited)

Photo of Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Jailer (uncredited)

Photo of Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited)

Photo of Forbes Murray

Forbes Murray

Nobleman (uncredited)

Photo of Cap Somers

Cap Somers

Spectator at Execution (uncredited)

Photo of Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Peasant (uncredited)

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