Beau Revel (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1921, Beau Revel is a drama film directed by John Griffith Wray, running about 69 minutes. “The story of a man who gambled with love and a woman who made him lose.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Beau" Revel, "An Ince-Vance Special Paramount Picture," was introduced with the subtitle, "This is the story of a man who played at love, forgetting in his vain selfishness, the rules of Duty, even Decency—conceitedly 'wasting his manhood in a game unworthy of man.'" That is a precise definition of Lewis Stone as the title character, first shown having his nails trimmed, his shoes shined, and receiving a shave. His latest fancy is Alice (Kathleen Kirkham), a woman whose husband's drunkenness has given Beau an opening.
Who’s in it. Beau Revel stars Lewis Stone as Lawrence 'Beau' Revel, Florence Vidor as Nellie Steel, Lloyd Hughes as Dick Revel and Kathleen Kirkham as Alice Latham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Beau Revel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beau Revel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Revel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Revel (1921)?
- In US, Beau Revel is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beau Revel worth watching?
- Beau Revel holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beau Revel?
- Beau Revel stars Lewis Stone, Florence Vidor, Lloyd Hughes, Kathleen Kirkham and Dick Ryan.
- When was Beau Revel released?
- Beau Revel was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.