Royal Affairs in Versailles (1954): Cast
Royal Affairs in Versailles is a 1954 historical drama starring Philippe Richard as Louis Philippe 1st, Louis Arbessier and Claudy Chapeland. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.
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With witty narration the film follows Versailles from its founding by Louis XIII to its enlargement by Louis XIV. It details the affairs and romances of that king and his two successors up to the French Revolution, then jumps forward, summarising the palace’s later history to the present, shown by a cast that briefly embodies historic figures.
Royal Affairs in Versailles Themes & Keywords
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- french queen
- french aristocrat
- versailles france
- kingdom of france
- france
- palace
- palace of versailles
- royal feast
- royal dinner
- royal palace
- royal court
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- royal family
- royal heir
- anachronism
- auction
- reference to the bastille
- french revolution
- monarchy
- cameo appearance
- famous line
- famous author
- playwright
- cardinal the priest
- expensive gift
- look alike
- diamond necklace
- scam
- death of king
- secret wedding
- pretending to cry
- scandal
- poison
- duchess
- reference to famous painting
- voice over narration
- cuckold
- breaking up with mistress
- king's mistress
- splendour
- extramarital affair
- pompadour wig
- luxury
- loosely based on historical events
- alternate history
- french history
- fountain
- landscaper
- minister of finance
- marriage of convenience
Royal Affairs in Versailles Cast & Characters
Philippe Richard leads the cast as Louis Philippe 1st, with Louis Arbessier as Louis XIII and Claudy Chapeland as Louis XIII as a child.
- Philippe Richard as Louis Philippe 1st
- Louis Arbessier as Louis XIII
- Claudy Chapeland as Louis XIII as a child
- Sacha Guitry as Louis XIV (older)
Also Starring in Royal Affairs in Versailles
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- Jean Marais Louis XV
- Charles Vanel Mr. de Vergennes
- Bourvil Museum guard
- Howard Vernon English buyer
- Micheline Presle Mrs. de Pompadour
- Daniel Gélin Jean Collinet
- Claudette Colbert Mrs. de Montespan
- Brigitte Bardot Miss de Rosille
- Jacques François Duke de Saint-Simon
- Jean-Pierre Aumont Cardinal de Rohan
- Louis Seigner Lavoisier
- Gino Cervi Cagliostro
- Jean Tissier Museum guard
- Pauline Carton Neighbor
- Michel Auclair Jacques Damiens
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- Olivier Mathot Boileau
- Georges Chamarat Boileau
- Jean Desailly Marivaux
- Maurice Teynac Mr. de Montespan
- Pierre Larquey Museum guard
- Danièle Delorme Louison Chabray
- Georges Marchal Louis XIV young
- Paul Azaïs Revolutionary
- Bernard Dhéran Beaumarchais
- Aimé Clariond Rivarol
- Robert Favart Mr. de Carlène
- Fernand Gravey Molière
- Gérard Philipe D'Artagnan
- Jacques Morel Böhmer
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir Revolutionary
- Yves Deniaud Peasant
- Jean Murat Louvois
- Jean Richard Du Croisy playing the role of Tartuffe
- Jean-Louis Barrault Fénelon
- Lucien Nat Montesquieu
- Nicole Courcel Mrs. de Chalis
- Nicole Maurey Miss de Fontanges
- Gaby Morlay Countess de la Motte
- Annie Cordy Mrs. Langlois
- Jean-Jacques Delbo Monsieur de la Motte
- Jacques Varennes Colbert
- Gilles Quéant Racine
- Jacques Berthier Robespierre
- Gilbert Gil Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Jacqueline Maillan Visitor (uncredited)
- Albert Duvaleix Buyer
- Guy Tréjan Marc Rétaux de Villette (uncredited)
- Samson Fainsilber Mazarin
- Mary Marquet Mrs. de Maintenon
- Jean-Claude Pascal Axel De Fersen
- Jean-Louis Allibert Le Vau
- Renée Devillers Mrs. Campan
- Émile Drain Napoléon Ier
- Anne Carrère Mrs. de Chamarat
- Lana Marconi Marie-Antoinette / Nicole Legay
- Jean Chevrier Turenne
- Marcel Journet Mr. de Beydz
- René Worms Bassenge
- Fernand René Citizen poet
- Claude Nollier Countess de Soissons
- Édith Piaf Woman of the people
- Raymond Souplex Auctioneer
- André Chanu Duc de Noailles
- Gisèle Pascal Louise de La Vallière
- Roger Gaillard D'Alembert
- Jacques de Féraudy Voltaire
- Jeanne Boitel Mrs. de Sévigné
- Germaine Rouer Elmire
- Frédéric Rossif Un homme du peuple (uncredited)
- Gaston Rey Henri IV
- Tania Fédor Marie Lekzinska
- France Delahalle Lady of the court
- Marie Mansart Mrs. de Kerlor
- Martine Alexis Mrs. de Nouchy
- Gilbert Bokanowski Louis XVI
- Tino Rossi Gondolier
- Liliane Bert Armande Béjart
- Pierre Would Vauban
- Jacques Derives Lord
- Cécile Eddy Mrs. de Frépons
- René Charles Lord
- Constant Rémy La Reynie
- Robert Hommet Count de Langeais
- Lucienne Granier Mrs. de Senlis
- Lily Baron Mrs. de Balto
- Roland Bourdin Fragonard
- Vanna Urbino Medium
- Jany Castel Marie-Thérèse d'Espagne
- Alain Durtal Bontemps
- Pierre Lord Mansart
- Jacques Mafioly Mr. de Puiset
- Gérard Moryn Bossuet
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Royal Affairs in Versailles FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Royal Affairs in Versailles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Royal Affairs in Versailles?
Royal Affairs in Versailles runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
When was Royal Affairs in Versailles released?
Royal Affairs in Versailles was released on February 10, 1954.
Who is in the cast of Royal Affairs in Versailles?
Royal Affairs in Versailles stars Philippe Richard as Louis Philippe 1st, Louis Arbessier as Louis XIII and Claudy Chapeland as Louis XIII as a child, among 97 credited actors.
Does Royal Affairs in Versailles have a post-credit scene?
No. Royal Affairs in Versailles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Royal Affairs in Versailles in?
The original language of Royal Affairs in Versailles is French.
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