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Song of Revolt

Song of Revolt

Status

Released

Release

1937

Runtime

11m

Storyline

"Strasbourg - 1792. Prussian armies rage outside France's borders, famine and civil strife within. Urged by the Mayor, a young officer named Rouget de Lisle works on a marching song to rally the King's weary troops."

This MGM Tabloid Musical short tells the story of how France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise", came to be written during the French Revolution.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
11m
May 29, 1937
Languages
English
Director
Production Countries
United States of America

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