Scaramouche
Released – June, 1952 
Directed By - George Sidney
Starring – Stewart Granger (Andre Moreau), Eleanor Parker (Lenore), Janet Leigh (Aline de Gavrillac de Bourbon), Mel Ferrer (Noel, Marquis de Maynes).
Description – Just before the start of the Frence Revolution, Queen Marie Antoinette enlists the aid of her cousin Noel, Marquis de Maynes in finding out the identity of “Marcus Brutus” who is accused of inciting the people against the aristocracy.
Strictly by chance, de Maynes finds Marcus Brutus and provokes him into a duel. de Maynes is an expert swordsman while Brutus is very inexperienced. After toying with him, de Maynes kills Brutus.
Marcus Brutus, whos real name is Philippe de Valmorin, is a friend of Andre Moreau who witnesses the killing and in anger attacks de Maynes. However, with no sword skill of his own, he is easily humiliated, but not killed by de Maynes.
Moreau vows vengence and swears to kill de Maynes in the same way his friend was killed.
NOTABLE: This colorful remake of a silent film has, what may be, the longest swordfight ever captured on film.
Elizabeth Taylor and Ava Gardner were originally considered for this film, but neither could due to other commitments.
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Tags: 1950's action/adventure, eleanor powell, george sidney, janet leigh, mel ferrer, mgm, stewart granger
