Scaramouche | 1923 | Adventure Historical Drama

Title: Scaramouche | 1923 | Adventure Historical Drama Director: Rex Ingram Studio: Metro Pictures Corporation Starring: Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry, Lewis Stone, Lloyd Ingraham, Julia Swayne Gordon, William Humphrey, Otto Matieson, George Siegmann, James A. Marcus, Edith Allen Based on: Novel *Scaramouche* by Rafael Sabatini Release Date: September 15 1923 (roadshow) / September 30 1923 (New York) Runtime: Approximately 124 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Adventure Historical Drama Swashbuckler --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction and aristocratic intrigue 00:20:00 Duel and murder of friend 00:40:00 Andre’s flight and revolution involvement 01:00:00 Joining theatre troupe 01:20:00 Return to Paris and confrontation 01:40:00 Climax and resolution --- Summary: Scaramouche is a 1923 American silent adventure historical drama adapted from Rafael Sabatini’s novel. Set during the French Revolution, the story follows André-Louis Moreau, a law student whose best friend is killed by a nobleman. Driven by a desire for justice, André becomes involved with revolutionary causes, adopts the identity of the comic figure Scaramouche with a travelling theatrical troupe, and develops both his swordsmanship and political convictions. The narrative blends action, romance, and political upheaval as André navigates love, revenge, and the tumult of revolutionary France. The film is noted for its elaborate period production and dramatic staging. --- Background: Directed and produced by Rex Ingram for Metro Pictures, Scaramouche was one of the silent era’s most ambitious adaptations, employing extensive sets and large crowds to evoke 18th-century France. Principal photography involved elaborate reconstructions of French towns and battle scenes, reflecting the director’s penchant for visual grandeur and meticulous design. --- Trivia: Scaramouche was adapted from the best-selling 1921 novel by Rafael Sabatini. The film’s elaborate production employed thousands of extras and extensive sets to recreate revolutionary France. A sequence was filmed in early Technicolor but was discarded and not included in the final release. Scaramouche entered the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2019. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: September 15/30 1923 Original Studio / Distributor: Metro Pictures Corporation Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #Scaramouche1923 #RexIngram #RamonNovarro #SilentFilm #Swashbuckler #FrenchRevolution #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain