
Song of Revolt
Seen it?1937 | 11 min | Drama, History
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Les Misérables or The Lion in Winter, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1937: an older pace and style.
This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy Rowland
- 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)