The Three Musketeers- A 1948 Film -directed by George Sidney and stars Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, Van Heflin, and Vincent Price.

 This is part of my Participation in Paris in July 2023 - Hosted by Words and Peace

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Based on the 1844 novel by Alexander Dunas, the movie is set in France circa 1640.  Louis

The XIii was king, Cardinal Richelieu was his prime minister.  As played to perfection by Vincent Price, the Cardinal is plotting to take the place of the young king.

The movie is nonstop action with some of the greatest sword fights ever filmed.

The film tells the story of D'Artagnan, played by Gene Kelly,a Gascon youth who travels to Paris to join the elite King's Musketeers. On his way, he encounters a mysterious lady at a roadside inn. When he picks a fight with one of her escorts, she becomes suspicious and has him knocked unconscious. His letter of introduction from his father to de Treville, the commander of the Musketeers, is burned. When he awakens, he continues on to the city.

In Paris, D'Artagnan meets the three Musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. The four men become friends and allies, and they soon find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and danger. The villainous Cardinal Richelieu is plotting to overthrow the King, and he has hired the beautiful Lady de Winter to help him. D'Artagnan and the Musketeers must use all of their skills and courage to thwart Richelieu's plans and save the King.

There is romance, lots of sword fights, beautiful women. The Technicolor is vivid, stunning. Just a really fun movie.

The Three Musketeers was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography. 

I will next post on Seventh Heaven, set in the slums of Paris during World War One.

I am very grateful for Emma of Words and Peace for hosting Paris in July 2023

Mel Ulm