HISTORY . 1923 . 1h 40m . 5.0/10

Under the Red Robe_

"The $1,500,000 Picture That makes you see, feel, actually live the tumultuous scenes of romance and intrigue screened from Stanley Weyman's thrilling masterpiece of the Old France and the great Cardinal Richelieu."

A young man is tasked by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu to capture one of the cardinal's enemies but falls in love with his target's sister. The film marks the last motion picture appearance by stage actor Robert B. Mantell who plays Cardinal Richelieu and the only silent screen performance of opera singer John Charles Thomas.

Starring Robert B. Mantell, Alma Rubens, Otto Kruger

5.0/10

Rating

1h 40m

Runtime

1923

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

The $1,500,000 Picture That makes you see, feel, actually live the tumultuous scenes of romance and intrigue screened from Stanley Weyman's thrilling masterpiece of the Old France and the great Cardinal Richelieu.

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Cast

Robert B. Mantell stars as Cardinal Richelieu in Under the Red Robe.

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Year context

Under the Red Robe was released 103 years ago in 1923.

Overview

A young man is tasked by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu to capture one of the cardinal's enemies but falls in love with his target's sister. The film marks...

Under the Red Robe is a History, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.