Marie Antoinette

A Queen... but, first of all... a woman in love!

  • Rated 6.6 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1938
  • 2h 29m
  • Drama
  • History

The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.

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Director
W.S. Van Dyke
Starring
Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore, Robert Morley

Cast

  • Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer

    Marie Antoinette

  • Tyrone Power

    Tyrone Power

    Count Axel de Fersen

  • John Barrymore

    John Barrymore

    King Louis XV

  • Robert Morley

    Robert Morley

    King Louis XVI

  • Anita Louise

    Anita Louise

    Princesse de Lamballe

  • Joseph Schildkraut

    Joseph Schildkraut

    Duke d'Orléans

  • Gladys George

    Gladys George

    Mme. du Barry

  • Henry Stephenson

    Henry Stephenson

    Count de Mercey

  • Cora Witherspoon

    Cora Witherspoon

    Countess de Noailles

  • Barnett Parker

    Barnett Parker

    Prince de Rohan

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