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Beau Brummel

1924 2h 0m Drama List
Reviews 38% Audience Score 50+ Ratings
British Army officer George Bryan Brummel (John Barrymore) is left brokenhearted when the love of his life, Lady Margery (Mary Astor), is forced to wed Lord Alvanley (William Humphrey). Winning the friendship of the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis), Brummel leaves his regiment and becomes one of Europe's premiere fashion divas and a consummate ladies' man. Unfortunately, his outspoken manner and growing distaste for the prince, who becomes King George IV, lead to his eventual exile to France. Read More Read Less

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Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Note the incredible range of emotions -- love, sadness, joy, hate, amusement, disdain, hurt -- Barrymore is capable of conveying, and with what economy he does it. Rated: 4/5 Apr 24, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This vintage film demonstrates the skill and artistry required in acting when words are not available. Partially based on fact, this biography of the life of the famous dandy beau brummel is funny, sad, romantic, tragic and engaging. all of the actors play their roles with passion and dramatic excess--the lead women are glamorous, elegant, seductively coy, and very well costumed; the king is pompous and silly, and beau is so very droll and above it all (or is he?). the rise and fall of this historic character is a fascinating study of the impact of royal favor, the challenge of class in society, and the doomed romance of a lonely libertine. the roaring 20's setting adds a unique dimension! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Considering the other many John Barrymore (Yes Drew Barrymore's Grandfather) films I have seen I was unfortunately rather bored with this film. His character Beau Brummell is by far no where near as likeable as his other famous film characters. The film has some wonderful costumes but the film is too long & rather dull...veer towards his other works. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member skip this see the 1954 version of this Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Strange, and sad. I watched it because John's performance was great. Loved his quirky character and John's use of his expressions. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member This romantic drama is pretty standard for tragic romance, but the actors are really good. Overall, it's just okay, there's nothing really great about it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Great silent film with an amazing cast. The final scenes are among the finest. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis British Army officer George Bryan Brummel (John Barrymore) is left brokenhearted when the love of his life, Lady Margery (Mary Astor), is forced to wed Lord Alvanley (William Humphrey). Winning the friendship of the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis), Brummel leaves his regiment and becomes one of Europe's premiere fashion divas and a consummate ladies' man. Unfortunately, his outspoken manner and growing distaste for the prince, who becomes King George IV, lead to his eventual exile to France.
Director
Harry Beaumont
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Drama
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 2, 2021
Runtime
2h 0m