Marie Antoinette

Aug 26, 1938

2h 29m

★ 6.6

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

History

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Marie Antoinette

Norma Shearer

Count Axel de Fersen

Tyrone Power

King Louis XV

John Barrymore

King Louis XVI

Robert Morley

Princesse de Lamballe

Anita Louise

Duke d'Orléans

Joseph Schildkraut

Mme. du Barry

Gladys George

Count de Mercey

Henry Stephenson

Countess de Noailles

Cora Witherspoon

Prince de Rohan

Barnett Parker

Comte d'Artois

Reginald Gardiner

La Motte

Henry Daniell

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