Marie Antoinette
1938 · Movie · NR · 149 min · ★ 6.6
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.
Based on Marie Antoinette: The Portrait of an Average Woman
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Details
- Years
- 1938
- Release date
- 1938-08-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 149 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (37 votes)
Themes
- revolution
- locksmith
- french revolution
- marie antoinette
- versailles
- 18th century
- dauphin
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1939 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1939 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1939 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1939 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Joseph Schildkraut
as Duke d'Orléans
Gladys George
as Mme. du Barry
Henry Stephenson
as Count de Mercey
Cora Witherspoon
as Countess de Noailles
Barnett Parker
as Prince de Rohan
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke