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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette (1938)

2h 29m | PG-13

⭐ 6.6 / 10

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.

Director: W.S. Van Dyke

Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genre: Drama, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

Norma Shearer

Norma Shearer

as Marie Antoinette

Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

as Count Axel de Fersen

John Barrymore

John Barrymore

as King Louis XV

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

as King Louis XVI

Anita Louise

Anita Louise

as Princesse de Lamballe

Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph Schildkraut

as Duke d'Orléans