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Marie Antoinette

1938 • 2h29m Drama, History

Rating

6.5/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

W.S. Van Dyke

Julien Duvivier

Screenplay

Donald Ogden Stewart

Ernest Vajda

Claudine West

Cast

Norma Shearer

Tyrone Power

John Barrymore

Release date

8/26/1938

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

34