Song of Revolt

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.

6.3 /10 3 votes
May 29, 1937 11m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Roy Rowland
Writers Douglas Foster
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Leon Ames

Leon Ames

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle

Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Listener at Baron's (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Peasant Woman (uncredited)

Harry Cording

Harry Cording

Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)

Karl Hackett

Karl Hackett

Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)

Mary Howard

Mary Howard

Pianist (uncredited)

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Mayor (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Jailer (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited)

Louis Mercier

Louis Mercier

French Peasant (uncredited)

Ferdinand Munier

Ferdinand Munier

Baron (uncredited)

Forbes Murray

Forbes Murray

Nobleman (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Song of Revolt was released on May 29, 1937.

The runtime of Song of Revolt is 11m.

Song of Revolt is a Drama, History movie.

Song of Revolt has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Song of Revolt is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Song of Revolt was directed by Roy Rowland.

The main cast of Song of Revolt includes Leon Ames, Frank Austin, Barbara Bedford.

Song of Revolt is originally in English.