Marie Antoinette

12
2h 29m
1938
6.5 /10 (34)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 1938-08-26

Top Billed Cast

Norma Shearer

Marie Antoinette

Tyrone Power

Count Axel de Fersen

John Barrymore

King Louis XV

Robert Morley

King Louis XVI

Anita Louise

Princesse de Lamballe

Joseph Schildkraut

Duke d'Orléans

Gladys George

Mme. du Barry

Henry Stephenson

Count de Mercey

Cora Witherspoon

Countess de Noailles

Barnett Parker

Prince de Rohan

Reginald Gardiner

Comte d'Artois

Henry Daniell

La Motte

Leonard Penn

Toulan

Albert Dekker

Comte de Provence

Alma Kruger

Maria Theresa

Joseph Calleia

Drouet

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