Beau Brummell

"Soldier, poet, adventurer, rogue, gambler, lover !"

Nov 16 1954 Approved 1h 53m
Biography, Drama, History

Captain George Bryan Brummell is a British soldier who appreciates fine clothing and innovative dress. Although he initially alienates the Prince of Wales with insulting comments about the prince's uniform designs, he eventually becomes his close confidant. Brummel also falls in love with the beautiful Lady Patricia Belham. However, his outspoken manner eventually leads to his being exiled to France.

Plot

In eighteenth century England, Captain George Bryan "Beau" Brummell is an upper-class dandy. He has to leave the Army after having insulted the Prince of Wales. This gives him the opportunity to start a smear campaign against the Prince. The Prince, who is tired of all of the yes-men around him, hires him as his chief advisor.

Written by

Karl Tunberg, Clyde Fitch

Directed by

Curtis Bernhardt

Cast

Stewart Granger, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Ustinov

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,965
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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