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.
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
- 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