Movie
Marie Antoinette
Released: August 26, 1938 (1938)
Runtime: 149 minutes
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Henry Stephenson as Count de Mercey
Age at release: 67
- John Barrymore as King Louis XV
Age at release: 56
- Barnett Parker as Prince de Rohan
Age at release: 51
- Cora Witherspoon as Countess de Noailles
Age at release: 48
- Joseph Schildkraut as Duke d'Orléans
Age at release: 42
- Gladys George as Mme. du Barry
Age at release: 37
- Norma Shearer as Marie Antoinette
Age at release: 36
- Robert Morley as King Louis XVI
Age at release: 30
- Tyrone Power as Count Axel de Fersen
Age at release: 24
- Anita Louise as Princesse de Lamballe
Age at release: 23
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- Alma Kruger as Maria Theresa
Age at release: 66
- Charles Waldron as Swedish Ambassador (uncredited)
Age at release: 63
- Nigel De Brulier as Archbishop (uncredited)
Age at release: 61
- King Baggot as Nobleman at Court (uncredited)
Age at release: 58
- Erville Alderson as Passport Official (uncredited)
Age at release: 55
- Sam Ash as Rabblerouser (uncredited)
Age at release: 53
- Robert Barrat as Citizen-Officer (uncredited)
Age at release: 49
- Henry Daniell as La Motte
Age at release: 44
- Joseph Calleia as Drouet
Age at release: 41
- Reginald Gardiner as Comte d'Artois
Age at release: 35
- Richard Alexander as Man with Pike (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
- Trevor Bardette as Municipal Taking the Young Dauphin (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
- George Meeker as Robespierre
Age at release: 34
- John Burton as Lafayette (uncredited)
Age at release: 34
- Albert Dekker as Comte de Provence
Age at release: 32
- Leonard Penn as Toulan
Age at release: 30
- Ruth Hussey as Duchess de Polignac (uncredited)
Age at release: 26
- Bonnie Bannon as Girl (uncredited)
Age at release: 25
- Marilyn Knowlden as Princesse Therese
Age at release: 12
- Scotty Beckett as The Dauphin
Age at release: 8