Beau Brummell (1954): Cast & Plot
Beau Brummell is a 1954 historical drama directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Stewart Granger as Beau Brummell, Peter Ustinov and Elizabeth Taylor. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beau Brummell About?
The premise of Beau Brummell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A soldier, poet, adventurer, rogue, gambler and lover, Captain George Bryan Brummell is a British officer who loves elegant, innovative dress. His sharp tongue initially offends the Prince of Wales by criticizing the prince’s uniform designs, yet he later becomes the prince’s trusted confidant. Brummell also romances the beautiful Lady Patricia Belham, but his outspoken nature eventually forces his exile to France.
Beau Brummell Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 19th century
- dandy
- royalty
- remake
- based on play
- character name as title
- royal court
- unpaid bills
- court intrigue
- prince of wales
- british royalty
- steam bath
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- homosexual subtext
- illicit relationship
- unrequited love
- fashion design
- house of parliament
- faithful servant
- snuff box as a gift
- powdered wig
- obesity
- 18th century
- 1790s
- 1800s
- father son relationship
- king
- london england
- caen france
- poverty
- deathbed
- 1810s
- fireplace
- manuscript
- 1820s
- 1840s
- reference to napoleon bonaparte
- william pitt character
- lord byron character
- insult
- throne
- intrigue
- pride
- humble background
- banquet
- speech
- romantic rivalry
- prime minister
- poodle dog
- nobility
- mistress
Beau Brummell Cast & Characters
Stewart Granger leads the cast as Beau Brummell, with Peter Ustinov as George, Prince of Wales and Elizabeth Taylor as Lady Patricia. Directed by Curtis Bernhardt; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Curtis Bernhardt
- Stewart Granger as Beau Brummell
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Peter Ustinov as George, Prince of Wales -
Elizabeth Taylor as Lady Patricia -
Robert Morley as King George III
Also Starring in Beau Brummell
· 17 more- Rosemary Harris Mrs. Fitzherbert
- James Donald Lord Edwin Mercer
- Paul Rogers William Pitt
- Noel Willman Lord Byron
- Peter Bull Mr. Fox
- Ernest Clark Dr. Warren
- Ralph Truman Sir Ralph Sidley
- James Hayter Mortimer
- David Horne Thurlow
- Howard Lang Hecker (uncredited)
- Charles Carson Sir Geoffrey Baker
- Henry Oscar Dr. Willis
- Harold Kasket Mayor
- Mark Dignam Mr. Burke
- Peter Dyneley Midger
- Desmond Roberts Colonel
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- George De Warfaz Dr. Dubois
More from Curtis Bernhardt
More films directed by Curtis Bernhardt: Kisses for My President, Damon and Pythias, Gaby and Interrupted Melody.
Beau Brummell Plot Summary
What happens in Beau Brummell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the latter years of King George III’s reign, George Bryan “Beau” Brummell, a captain in the Army, is on a parade that is inspected by Peter Ustinov as the Prince of Wales, the future King George IV. They clash over the uniform’s practicality for active military life. It is here Brummell meets Lady Patricia Belham, Elizabeth Taylor, who is accompanying Mrs. Maria Anne Fitzherbert, the Prince’s mistress Rosemary Harris. Because the Prince designed the uniform himself, he orders Brummell to step off parade, and after a tense dinner a further quarrel leads to Brummell’s dismissal from the Army in disgrace.
Full summary
The whole story of Beau Brummell, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Beau Brummell?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress plays Lady Patricia Belham in the film?
Beau Brummell Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “El árbitro de la elegancia” and “Lord Brummell”.
- Also known as
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- El árbitro de la elegancia
- Lord Brummell
- Beau Brummell – Rebell und Verführer
- Le beau Brummel
- Brummell kapitány
- 호걸 브롬멜
- El hermoso Brummell
- 浪子回头
- O Belo Brummel
- Piękny Brummel
- Skandalernas man
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Beau Brummel, Beau Brummell: This Charming Man and Monsieur Beaucaire.
Beau Brummell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beau Brummell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beau Brummell?
Beau Brummell runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Beau Brummell released?
Beau Brummell was released on November 16, 1954.
Who directed Beau Brummell?
Beau Brummell was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
More films by Curtis Bernhardt Who is in the cast of Beau Brummell?
Beau Brummell stars Stewart Granger as Beau Brummell, Peter Ustinov as George, Prince of Wales and Elizabeth Taylor as Lady Patricia, among 21 credited actors.
Does Beau Brummell have a post-credit scene?
No. Beau Brummell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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