The Fighting Guardsman

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The Fighting Guardsman
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Directed by Henry Levin
Screenplay byEdward Dein
Franz Schulz
Based on The Companions of Jehu by Alexander Dumas
Produced byMichael Kraike
Starring Willard Parker
Anita Louise
Janis Carter
John Loder
Cinematography Burnett Guffey
Edited by Viola Lawrence
Music by Paul Sawtell
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • January 4, 1946 (1946-01-04)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Fighting Guardsman is a 1946 American historical adventure film directed by Henry Levin and starring Willard Parker, Anita Louise, Janis Carter and John Loder. Distributed by Columbia Pictures, it is a swashbuckler based on the 1857 novel The Companions of Jehu by Alexander Dumas.

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Plot

A French baron leads rebels like a Robin Hood, stealing Louis XVI's taxes to give to the poor.

Cast

Production

It was Parker's first lead role; he made it on his return from the army. [1] Filming started in December 1944. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "'Hunk of Man' Parker Cast as Swashbuckler: Metro Captures Warners' Find, Plans Build-up; Robert Duke Lead in 'Faces'". Los Angeles Times. 11 Dec 1944. p. 11.
  2. ↑ "Willard Parker to Play Lead Role in Columbia's 'The Fighting Guardsman' -- Six Films Due This Week". New York Times. 11 Dec 1944. p. 19.


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