Bardelys the Magnificent_
"The screen's great lover in a dashing role!"
Rafael Sabatini's story of the swashbuckling era and of Bardeleys, the handsome courtier who could win any woman he set his mind to...and was not above boasting about it to all who would listen.
Starring
John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman, Roy D'Arcy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Bardelys the Magnificent was released 100 years ago in 1926.
Overview
Rafael Sabatini's story of the swashbuckling era and of Bardeleys, the handsome courtier who could win any woman he set his mind to...and was not above boast...
Bardelys the Magnificent is a Action, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
John Gilbert
Marquis Christian de Bardelys
Eleanor Boardman
Roxalanne de Lavedan
Roy D'Arcy
Comte de Chatellerault
Lionel Belmore
Vicomte de Lavedan
Emily Fitzroy
Vicomtesse de Lavedan
George K. Arthur
Chevalier de Saint Eustache
Arthur Lubin
King Louis XIII
Theodore von Eltz
René de Lesperon
Karl Dane
Rodenard
Edward Connelly
Cardinal Richelieu
Fred Malatesta
Castelrous
John T. Murray
Lafosse
JS
Joe Smith Marba
Innkeeper
DG
Daniel G. Tomlinson
Sergeant of Dragoons
Émile Chautard
Anatol
Max Barwyn
Cozelatt
Gino Corrado
Dueling Husband (uncredited)
Lou Costello
Extra (uncredited)
Lon Poff
Prison Friar (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
Fop (uncredited)
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What is Bardelys the Magnificent about?
Rafael Sabatini's story of the swashbuckling era and of Bardeleys, the handsome courtier who could win any woman he set his mind to...and was not above boasting about it to all who would listen.
How long is Bardelys the Magnificent?
Bardelys the Magnificent has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Bardelys the Magnificent?
The cast of Bardelys the Magnificent includes John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman, Roy D'Arcy, Lionel Belmore, Emily Fitzroy.
What is the rating of Bardelys the Magnificent?
Bardelys the Magnificent has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Drama
Romance