Beau Geste (1939) | Directed by William A. Wellman
Beau Geste (1939) | Directed by William A. Wellman

"Beau Geste" is a classic adventure film directed by William A.

Wellman, based on the 1924 novel of the same name by P.C.

Wren.

The story revolves around three brothers, Michael "Beau" Geste (Gary Cooper), Digby Geste (Robert Preston), and John Geste (Ray Milland).

When a valuable family heirloom, the "Blue Water" sapphire, goes missing, the Geste brothers decide to protect their family's honor by joining the French Foreign Legion.

As they serve in North Africa, they face hardship, betrayal, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the precious gem.