Song of Revolt 86 years old
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.
Credits
Song of Revolt Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Leon Ames He was 35, 91 years old when he died | as Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle |
| Karl Hackett He was 43, 55 years old when he died | as Corporal Defending de Lisle (uncredited) |
| Mary Howard She was 29, 101 years old when she died | as Pianist (uncredited) |
| Louis Mercier He was 36, 92 years old when he died | as French Peasant (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Lewis He was 56, 76 years old when he died | as Jailer (uncredited) |
| Harry Cording He was 46, 63 years old when he died | as Peasant Rebel Leader (uncredited) |
| Claire McDowell She was 59, 88 years old when she died | as Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited) |
| Harry Wilson He was 59, 18 years old when he died | as Peasant (uncredited) |
| Forbes Murray He was 52, 98 years old when he died | as Nobleman (uncredited) |
| Ferdinand Munier He was 49, 57 years old when he died | as Baron (uncredited) |
| Edward Keane He was 92, 59 years old when he died | as Mayor (uncredited) |
| Frank Austin He was 59, 76 years old when he died | as Listener at Baron's (uncredited) |
| Barbara Bedford She was 33, 78 years old when she died | as Peasant Woman (uncredited) |
Song of Revolt Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| David Snell as Music Arranger. He was 39 (69) years old when He died | Sound |
| Roy Rowland as Director. He was 26 (84) years old when He died | Directing |
Song of Revolt (86 years)
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.
- Release day: Saturday, May 29, 1937
- Runtime: 11 minutes
