Marie Antoinette (1938)

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

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.

W.S. Van Dyke 149 min United States of America

DirectorW.S. Van Dyke

CastAnita Louise, John Barrymore, Joseph Schildkraut, Norma Shearer, Robert Morley, Tyrone Power

CountryUnited States of America

Duration149 min