
Under the Red Robe 1937
"Swashbucker Gil De Berault is bound for the guillotine when he is given one last chance for a pardon."
Overview
In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing opposition from the Huguenots in the south. The Cardinal also warns de Berault that dueling has been outlawed, and will henceforth be punishable by death. Gil, however, promptly disobeys the law and is indeed sentenced to death. The Cardinal offers to cancel the sentence if de Berault is able to capture the duke who is organizing plans for an
Director: Victor SjΓΆstrΓΆm
Cast

Conrad Veidt
Gil de Berault

Annabella
Lady Marguerite of Fiox

Raymond Massey
Cardinal Richelieu

Romney Brent
Marius

Sophie Stewart
Elise, Duchess of Fiox

Wyndham Goldie
Edmond, Duke of Fiox (as F. Wyndham Goldie)

Lawrence Grant
Father Joseph
Baliol Holloway
Clon