Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
38 audience votes
Key crew
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- Ernest VajdaScreenplay
- Donald Ogden StewartScreenplay
- Claudine WestScreenplay
- Herbert StothartOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Norma ShearerMarie Antoinette
- Tyrone PowerCount Axel de Fersen
- John BarrymoreKing Louis XV
- Robert MorleyKing Louis XVI
- Anita LouisePrincesse de Lamballe
- Joseph SchildkrautDuke d'Orléans
- Gladys GeorgeMme. du Barry
- Henry StephensonCount de Mercey
- Cora WitherspoonCountess de Noailles
- Barnett ParkerPrince de Rohan
- Reginald GardinerComte d'Artois
- Henry DaniellLa Motte
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Themes
revolutionlocksmithfrench revolutionmarie antoinetteversailles18th centurydauphin