The Beloved Rogue Movie Review 1927

Crosland--who gained a reputation for innovation, having directed "Don Juan" the previous year (noted for the debut of synchronized music), and "The Jazz Singer" the following year (noted for the first talkie bits)--mounted this well-designed and special effect-laden medieval costumer. Barrymore is in high profile as a swashbuckling caricature of French poet Francois Villon, who battles mightily (and verbally) with Louis XI (played by Veidt, in his first US film). Marked by the excesses typical of Barrymore's prestige days, it flouts history, taking generous poetic license when the facts ain't fab enough. In short, it's great entertainment.

Distribution

Video Yesteryear, 2 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, Phone: (203)744-2476

Available on VHS
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adventure Drama, Medieval Romps, Silent Films

Cast

John Barrymore, Conrad Veidt, Marceline Day, Henry Victor, Mack Swain, Slim Summerville

Director

Alan Crosland

Producer

Feature Films