Bardelys the Magnificent (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1926, Bardelys the Magnificent is an action, drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 90 minutes. “The screen's great lover in a dashing role!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rafael Sabatini's story of the swashbuckling era and of Bardeleys, the handsome courtier who could win any woman he set his mind to...and was not above boasting about it to all who would listen.
Who’s in it. Bardelys the Magnificent stars John Gilbert as Marquis Christian de Bardelys, Eleanor Boardman as Roxalanne de Lavedan, Roy D'Arcy as Comte de Chatellerault and Lionel Belmore as Vicomte de Lavedan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Bardelys the Magnificent has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bardelys the Magnificent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bardelys the Magnificent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bardelys the Magnificent (1926)?
- In US, Bardelys the Magnificent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bardelys the Magnificent worth watching?
- Bardelys the Magnificent holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bardelys the Magnificent?
- Bardelys the Magnificent stars John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman, Roy D'Arcy, Lionel Belmore and Emily Fitzroy.
- When was Bardelys the Magnificent released?
- Bardelys the Magnificent was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.