Monsieur Beaucaire (1924): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1924 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1924, Monsieur Beaucaire is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Sidney Olcott, running about 106 minutes. “Never Has Valentino Been Such a Lover, Such a Dancer, Such a Swordsman, Such a Dashing, Handsome, Lovable Hero as You'll See Him in This Master Photoplay” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Duke of Chartres is in love with Princess Henriette, but she seemingly wants nothing to do with him. Eventually he grows tired of her insults and flees to England when Louis XV insists that the two marry. He goes undercover as Monsieur Beaucaire, the barber of the French Ambassador, and finds that he enjoys the freedom of a commoner’s life. After catching the Duke of Winterset cheating at cards, he forces him to introduce him as a nobleman to Lady Mary, with whom he has become infatuated. When Lady Mary is led to believe that the Duke of Chartres is merely a barber she loses interest in him. She eventually learns that he is a nobleman after all and tries to win him back, but the Duke of Chartres opts to return to France and Princess Henriette who now returns his affection.
Who’s in it. Monsieur Beaucaire stars Rudolph Valentino as Duke de Chartres / Beaucaire, Bebe Daniels as Princess Henriette, Lois Wilson as Queen Marie of France and Doris Kenyon as Lady Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Monsieur Beaucaire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monsieur Beaucaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monsieur Beaucaire tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Monsieur Beaucaire (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monsieur Beaucaire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monsieur Beaucaire worth watching?
- Monsieur Beaucaire holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monsieur Beaucaire?
- Monsieur Beaucaire stars Rudolph Valentino, Bebe Daniels, Lois Wilson, Doris Kenyon and Lowell Sherman.
- When was Monsieur Beaucaire released?
- Monsieur Beaucaire was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.