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

Marie Antoinette

6.6 / 10 6.6 1938 2h 29mNR

DramaHistory

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.

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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CAST

The people behind the story

Norma Shearer

Norma ShearerMarie Antoinette

Tyrone Power

Tyrone PowerCount Axel de Fersen

John Barrymore

John BarrymoreKing Louis XV

Robert Morley

Robert MorleyKing Louis XVI

Anita Louise

Anita LouisePrincesse de Lamballe

Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph SchildkrautDuke d'Orléans

Gladys George

Gladys GeorgeMme. du Barry

Henry Stephenson

Henry StephensonCount de Mercey