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3	''The Three Musketeers'' is a 1948 film directed by George Sidney, based on the novel ''Literature/TheThreeMusketeers'' by Creator/AlexandreDumas.
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5	The AllStarCast includes Creator/GeneKelly as D'Artagnan, Creator/VanHeflin as Athos, Creator/GigYoung as Porthos, Robert Coote as Aramis, Creator/VincentPrice as Richelieu, Creator/LanaTurner as Milady de Winter, Creator/JuneAllyson as Constance Bonacieux, Frank Morgan as King Louis XIII, Creator/AngelaLansbury as Queen Anne, and Creator/KeenanWynn as Planchet.
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8	!!This film contains examples of:
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10	* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Richelieu starts laughing when he sees the carte blance he wrote for Milady and realizes how D’Artagnan has trapped him.
11	* AdaptationalBackstoryChange: Athos’s history with Milady is altered so her initial crimes were committed after she married him and he was the one who turned her over to be branded after discovering them.
12	* AdaptationalHeroism: Felton never kills Buckingham and dies at Milady's hands.
13	* AdaptationalJobChange: This film always refers to Richelieu as the prime minister, and avoids mentioning his religious career. This was due to pressure from Christian groups, but seems to be unique in that this is the only (or one of few cases) where Richelieu has been subjected to this.
14	* AdaptationalNameChange: The name Milady de Winter married Athos under is stated to be Charlotte rather than Anne.
15	* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Bonacieux is presented as a man sincerely concern for the safety of his goddaughter rather than a cowardly {{Jerkass}}.
16	* AdaptationDistilation: The film merges Milady's imprisonment by Buckingham and her deception of Constance at the convent.
17	* AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul: In the novel, D'Artagnan's love interest Constance is (unhappily) married to his landlord. In this film, she is the landlord's unmarried goddaughter instead and marries D’Artagnan.
18	* AdaptedOut: Although the film sticks close to the text some plot elements were removed
19	** Lord de Winter, Milady's brother in law and his subplot.
20	** Felton's role in Buckingham's murder
21	** Bonacieux's subplot as a spy for the Cardinal is cut.
22	** The Executioner of Lille's specific vendetta against Milady
23	* ArtisticLicenceHistory:
24	** Historically, the Siege of La Rochelle had the French besieging the Huguenots inside the town, while here the ''English'' are the ones besieging the French. While historically, Buckingham did make efforts to aid the Protestant defenders of La Rochelle, there never was any open state of war between England and France at this period.
25	** Felton, Buckingham's assassin in history and Dumas is killed off and isn't the one who kills Buckingham.
26	* BittersweetEnding: Constance is murdered by Milady leaving D'Artagnan a widower and the quartet are forced to resign from the Musketeers and part ways, still they are able to avenge themselves on Milady and avoid any punishment.
27	* {{Bowdlerize}}: The religious aspects of the original book are largely removed. Richelieu is never referred to as a Cardinal. The young priest Milady seduced is only obliquely described as a man living in seclusion and sworn to celibacy and her former status as a nun is omitted. The conflict between the French Catholics and the Protestant Huguenot at La Rochelle is changed to a war between the French and the English with the English besieging La Rochelle.
28	* ChandelierSwing: D'Artagnan does a chandelier swing during a fight scene.
29	* CombatParkour: Gene Kelley gets to show off his agility.
30	* CompositeCharacter:
31	** Constance takes Felton’s role as Milady’s jailer.
32	* CurbStompBattle: D'Artagnan completely dominates Jussac in a HumiliationConga lasting several minutes. Jussac fares slightly better in their second encounter, but does not survive.
33	* DeathByAdaptation: Jussac is killed by D’Artagnan.
34	* DemotedToExtra:
35	** Bonacieux only has one scene.
36	** The other Musketeers servants(Grimauld, Mousqueton, and Bazin) only appear during the ride to London. Still better than most adaptations.
37	* EvilChancellor: Prime Minister Richelieu.
38	* FaceDeathWithDignity: Unlike the book, Milady goes to her death quietly after Athos kisses her farewell.
39	* GoodCannotComprehendEvil: Sadly Constance fails to realize how vindictive Milady is...
40	-->'''Athos:''' "They set an angel to watch Satan."
41	* GracefulLoser: Richelieu takes his defeat with good humor and allows the Musketeers to peacefully resign, even restoring Athos' estates and giving d'Artagan a diplomatic commission.
42	* LargeHam: Gene Kelly goes absolutely bonkers as d'Artagnan, especially in the fight scenes.
43	* MoodWhiplash: Most of the film has a very comedic tone, but then the third act comes...
44	* NamedByTheAdaptation: Athos’ real name is given as Robert.
45	* PassThePopcorn: Athos stops Porthos and Aramis from interfering D'Artagnan's "duel" with Jussac just so they can sit back and enjoy.
46	-->'''Athos:''' "Gentleman! No, come watch."
47	* RightHandCat: Richelieu, the Evil Chancellor plotting to destroy both the Queen and the Musketeers, has a cat that he holds and pets.
48	* VillainRespect: Richelieu is impressed enough by D’Artagnan’s skills, he wants him for his own guard.
49	* WellIntentionedExtremist: Richelieu is doing what he thinks is best for France, including ordering the assassination of Buckingham to stop a bloody war.

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