Danton 1931

This pre-WW II German costume drama chronicles the French Revolution with a particular focus upon Danton, Robespierre, and Marat. It depicts the dramatic downfall and execution of Georges Danton in 1794 at the hands of Maximilien Robespierre. The film also presents an interesting, if not historically inaccurate, portrayal of Louis XVI.

Cast:

Fritz Kortner
Danton 

Lucie Mannheim
Louise Gély 

Gustaf Gründgens
Robespierre 

Alexander Granach
Marat 

Gustav von Wangenheim
Desmoulin 

Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.