Beau Brummel

Silver screen legend John Barrymore stars as Beau Brummel in this silent classic that touches on themes of court intrigue, love and betrayal -- and launched a real-life affair with his leading lady, Mary Astor. When Brummel loses his lover (Astor), he enlists the help of his friend, the Prince of Wales (Willard Louis), to win her back. But when the hapless Romeo falls out of the Prince's favor, he must resort to more desperate measures.