Marie Antoinette

IMDb 6.5 1938 • 149 min • DramaHistory

Director

W.S. Van Dyke

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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