Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

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

6.6(33 votes)
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.

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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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