Marie Antoinette

Drama, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director W.S. Van Dyke

Status Released

Release Date 1938-08-26

Storyline

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.

"A Queen... but, first of all... a woman in love!"