Released:
1938-08-26

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.

Director:
W.S. Van Dyke

Runtime:
2h 29min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Norma Shearer
  as
  Marie Antoinette
• 
  Tyrone Power
  as
  Count Axel de Fersen
• 
  John Barrymore
  as
  King Louis XV
• 
  Robert Morley
  as
  King Louis XVI
• 
  Anita Louise
  as
  Princesse de Lamballe