Monsieur Beaucaire (1924) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Monsieur Beaucaire (1924) — The Duke of Chartres is in love with Princess Henriette, but she seemingly wants nothing
Monsieur Beaucaire (1924) Storyline
The Duke of Chartres is in love with Princess Henriette, but she seemingly wants nothing to do with him. Eventually he grows tired of her insults and flees to England when Louis XV insists that the two marry. He goes undercover as Monsieur Beaucaire, the barber of the French Ambassador, and finds that he enjoys the freedom of a commoner’s life. After catching the Duke of Winterset cheating at cards, he forces him to introduce him as a nobleman to Lady Mary, with whom he has become infatuated. When Lady Mary is led to believe that the Duke of Chartres is merely a barber she loses interest in him. She eventually learns that he is a nobleman after all and tries to win him back, but the Duke of Chartres opts to return to France and Princess Henriette who now returns his affection.
Full Cast & Crew
- Rudolph Valentino as Duke de Chartres / Beaucaire
- Bebe Daniels as Princess Henriette
- Lois Wilson as Queen Marie of France
- Doris Kenyon as Lady Mary
- Lowell Sherman as King Louis XV of France
- Paulette Duval as Madame Pompadour
- John Davidson as Richelieu
- Oswald Yorke as Miropoix
- Flora Finch as Duchesse de Montmorency
- Louis Waller as François
- Ian Maclaren as Duke of Winterset
- Frank Shannon as Badger
- Templar Powell as Molyneux
- H. Cooper Cliffe as Beau Nash
- Downing Clarke as Lord Chesterfield
Why Watch Monsieur Beaucaire?
The Vibe: Monsieur Beaucaire is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1924. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.2/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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