Marie Antoinette

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(25 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

149 minutes

Year:

1938

Director:

W.S. Van Dyke

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Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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

Crew:
W.S. Van Dyke

Director

Claudine West

Screenplay

Donald Ogden Stewart

Screenplay

Ernest Vajda

Screenplay

Stefan Zweig

Novel