Marie Antoinette(1938)
A Queen... but, first of all... a woman in love!
Marie Antoinette Synopsis
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.
Marie Antoinette (1938) is a drama and history film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, released on August 26, 1938 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore and Robert Morley. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers:
- Claudine West, Donald Ogden Stewart, Ernest Vajda
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg, Hunt Stromberg
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Marie Antoinette (1938) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Marie Antoinette before you stream it.
Marie Antoinette Cast & Crew
Main 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
Reginald Gardiner
as Comte d'Artois
Henry Daniell
as La Motte
Key crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by Claudine West, Donald Ogden Stewart and Ernest Vajda, produced by Irving Thalberg and Hunt Stromberg.
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Marie Antoinette Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 38 ratings.
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Marie Antoinette – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marie Antoinette online?
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Marie Antoinette (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Marie Antoinette?
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The main cast of Marie Antoinette (1938) includes Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore, Robert Morley and Anita Louise. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Marie Antoinette released?
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Marie Antoinette was released on August 26, 1938 and runs for 2h 29m.
Is Marie Antoinette worth watching?
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Marie Antoinette (1938) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Marie Antoinette?
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