Marie Antoinette
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.
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Marie Antoinette
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 26, 1938
Runtime
2h 29m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
62%
Original Title
Marie Antoinette
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director
W.S. Van Dyke
Description
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.
