Cast
Ralph Forbes
as John Geste
Loretta Young
as Isobel Brandon
Irene Rich
as Lady Brandon
Lester Vail
as Otis Madison
Frank McCormick
as Carl Neyer
Otto Matieson
as Jacob Levine
Don Alvarado
as Ramon Gonzales
Bernard Siegel
as Ivan Badinoff
Myrtle Stedman
as Mrs. Frank Madison
John St. Polis
as Judge Advocate (as John M. St. Polis)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1931
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Adventure, Romance
Votes12
DirectorHerbert Brenon
WritersPaul Schofield, Elizabeth Meehan
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBeau Ideal
About Beau Ideal
An American joins the French Foreign Legion in order to rescue a boyhood friend.
Directed by Herbert Brenon, Beau Ideal leans on a strong ensemble — Ralph Forbes, Loretta Young, Irene Rich — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1931.
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