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Song of Revolt

6 / 10 (1 vote)

[Drama, History]

1937-05-29 (Released)

May 1937

11m

Languages: English

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

Cast

Leon Ames

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle

Frank Austin

Listener at Baron's (uncredited)

Peasant Woman (uncredited)

Harry Cording

Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)

Karl Hackett

Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)

Mary Howard

Pianist (uncredited)

Edward Keane

Mayor (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Jailer (uncredited)

Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited)

Louis Mercier

French Peasant (uncredited)

Baron (uncredited)

Forbes Murray

Nobleman (uncredited)

Cap Somers

Spectator at Execution (uncredited)

Harry Wilson

Peasant (uncredited)