Marie Antoinette

Name: Marie Antoinette
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1938-08-26
Duration: 149 min
Cast: Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore, Robert Morley, Anita Louise

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1938 · 149 min · NR · Drama · History · TMDB 6.6/10

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.

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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