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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

Drama, History

2h 29m

August 26, 1938 (87 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Norma Shearer

Norma Shearer

Marie Antoinette

Birthday: August 10, 1902

36 June 12, 1983 (80)
Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

Count Axel de Fersen

Birthday: May 5, 1914

24 November 15, 1958 (44)
John Barrymore

John Barrymore

King Louis XV

Birthday: February 15, 1882

56 May 29, 1942 (60)
Robert Morley

Robert Morley

King Louis XVI

Birthday: May 26, 1908

30 June 3, 1992 (84)
Anita Louise

Anita Louise

Princesse de Lamballe

Birthday: January 9, 1915

23 April 25, 1970 (55)
Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph Schildkraut

Duke d'Orléans

Birthday: March 22, 1896

42 January 21, 1964 (67)
Gladys George

Gladys George

Mme. du Barry

Birthday: September 12, 1900

37 December 8, 1954 (54)
Henry Stephenson

Henry Stephenson

Count de Mercey

Birthday: April 15, 1871

67 April 24, 1956 (85)
Cora Witherspoon

Cora Witherspoon

Countess de Noailles

Birthday: January 4, 1890

48 November 17, 1957 (67)
Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

Prince de Rohan

Birthday: September 10, 1886

51 August 5, 1941 (54)