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Song of Revolt

1937

11 minutes

DramaHistory

Overview

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

Top Cast

Leon Ames headshot

Leon Ames

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle

Frank Austin headshot

Frank Austin

Listener at Baron's (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford headshot

Barbara Bedford

Peasant Woman (uncredited)

Harry Cording headshot

Harry Cording

Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)

Karl Hackett headshot

Karl Hackett

Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)

Mary Howard headshot

Mary Howard

Pianist (uncredited)

Edward Keane headshot

Edward Keane

Mayor (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis headshot

Mitchell Lewis

Jailer (uncredited)

Claire McDowell headshot

Claire McDowell

Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited)

Louis Mercier headshot

Louis Mercier

French Peasant (uncredited)

Ferdinand Munier headshot

Ferdinand Munier

Baron (uncredited)

Forbes Murray headshot

Forbes Murray

Nobleman (uncredited)

Cap Somers headshot

Cap Somers

Spectator at Execution (uncredited)

Harry Wilson headshot

Harry Wilson

Peasant (uncredited)