description Beau Geste Overview
Beau Geste is a 1939 film directed by William A. Wellman, adapted from P.C. Wren’s 1924 novel. Starring Gary Cooper and Ray Milland, the story follows soldiers stationed in French Morocco during World War I.
The production featured cinematography by Theodor Sparkuhl and Archie Stout, alongside a score by Alfred Newman.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Beau Geste Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1939 |
help Beau Geste FAQ
Why do the Geste brothers join the French Foreign Legion?
Beau disappears after the valuable Blue Water sapphire vanishes, and his brothers follow him into the Legion. The mystery is gradually explained through flashbacks while the brothers face Sergeant Markoff in North Africa.
Who plays the three Geste brothers in the 1939 film?
Gary Cooper plays Beau, Ray Milland plays John and Robert Preston plays Digby. Brian Donlevy portrays their brutal commander, Sergeant Markoff.
Was Brian Donlevy nominated for an Oscar for Beau Geste?
Yes, Donlevy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His performance as Sergeant Markoff is one of the film's defining antagonistic roles.
Is the 1939 Beau Geste the first film adaptation of P. C. Wren's novel?
No, Paramount had already produced a silent adaptation in 1926 starring Ronald Colman. William A. Wellman's 1939 version adapted Wren's 1924 novel with Gary Cooper in the title role.
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