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Strasbourg - 1792. Prussian armies rage outside France's borders, famine and civil strife within. Urged by the Mayor, a young officer named Rouget de Lisle works on a marching song to rally the King's weary troops.
This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.Read moreLess
This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.
The story
This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.
Cast & crew
Leon AmesClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Frank AustinListener at Baron's (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordPeasant Woman (uncredited)
Harry CordingPeasant Rebel Leader (uncredited)
Karl HackettCorporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited)
Mary HowardPianist (uncredited)
Edward KeaneMayor (uncredited)
Mitchell LewisJailer (uncredited)
Claire McDowellArtistocratic Dowager (uncredited)
Louis MercierFrench Peasant (uncredited)
Ferdinand MunierBaron (uncredited)
Forbes MurrayNobleman (uncredited)Explore the crew
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Screenplay
- Douglas Foster