The Fighting Guardsman
1946 film by Henry Levin
- January 4, 1946 (1946-01-04)
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The Fighting Guardsman is a 1946 American historical adventure film directed by Henry Levin and starring Willard Parker, Anita Louise, Janis Carter and John Loder. Distributed by Columbia Pictures, it is a swashbuckler based on the 1857 novel The Companions of Jehu by Alexander Dumas.
Plot
A French baron leads rebels like a Robin Hood, stealing Louis XVI's taxes to give to the poor.
Cast
- Willard Parker as Roland, also known as the Baron de Saint-Hermaine
- Anita Louise as Amelie de Montrevel
- Janis Carter as Christine Roualt
- John Loder as Sir John Tanlay
- Edgar Buchanan as Pepe
- George Macready as Gaston de Montrevel
- Lloyd Corrigan as King Louis XVI
- Shelley Winters as Nanette
- Edith Evanson as Madame Paquin
- Mauritz Hugo as Andre
- Ray Teal as Albert
- Maurice Tauzin as Edouard de Montrevel
- Victor Kilian as Montebar
- Elisabeth Risdon as Madame de Montrevel
- Ted Hecht as Emile
- Ian Wolfeas Prefect Berton
- John Cason as Baptiste
- Ethan Laidlaw as Jacques
- Gino Corrado as Roualt
Production
It was Parker's first lead role; he made it on his return from the army.[1] Filming started in December 1944.[2]
References
- ^ "'Hunk of Man' Parker Cast as Swashbuckler: Metro Captures Warners' Find, Plans Build-up; Robert Duke Lead in 'Faces'". Los Angeles Times. 11 Dec 1944. p. 11.
- ^ "Willard Parker to Play Lead Role in Columbia's 'The Fighting Guardsman' -- Six Films Due This Week". New York Times. 11 Dec 1944. p. 19.
External links
- The Fighting Guardsman at IMDb
- The Fighting Guardsman at TCMDB
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Films directed by Henry Levin
- Cry of the Werewolf (1944)
- Sergeant Mike (1944)
- Dancing in Manhattan (1944)
- I Love a Mystery (1945)
- The Negro Sailor (1945)
- The Fighting Guardsman (1945)
- Night Editor (1946)
- The Devil's Mask (1946)
- The Unknown (1946)
- The Return of Monte Cristo (1946)
- The Corpse Came C.O.D. (1947)
- The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947)
- The Mating of Millie (1948)
- The Gallant Blade (1948)
- The Man from Colorado (1948)
- Mr. Soft Touch (1949)
- Jolson Sings Again (1949)
- And Baby Makes Three (1949)
- The Petty Girl (1950)
- Convicted (1950)
- The Flying Missile (1950)
- Two of a Kind (1951)
- The Family Secret (1951)
- Belles on Their Toes (1952)
- The President's Lady (1953)
- The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953)
- The Gambler from Natchez (1954)
- The Dark Avenger (1955)
- Let's Be Happy (1957)
- Bernardine (1957)
- The Lonely Man (1957)
- April Love (1957)
- A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed (1958)
- Holiday for Lovers (1959)
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
- The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)
- Where the Boys Are (1960)
- The Wonders of Aladdin (1961)
- The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
- If a Man Answers (1962)
- Come Fly with Me (1963)
- Honeymoon Hotel (1964)
- Genghis Khan (1965)
- Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966)
- Murderers' Row (1966)
- The Ambushers (1967)
- The Desperados (1969)
- That Man Bolt (1973)
- Run for the Roses (1977)
- The Treasure Seekers (1979)
- Scout's Honor (1980)
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