The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.
The Mad Empress (1939) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres, released on December 16, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Medea de Novara, Conrad Nagel, Jason Robards Sr. and Lionel Atwill. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
Medea de Novara
as Empress Carlotta of Mexico
Conrad Nagel
as Maximilian
Jason Robards Sr.
as President Benito Juarez
Lionel Atwill
as General Bazaine
Guy Bates Post
as Louis Napoleon III
Evelyn Brent
as Empress Eugenie
Frank McGlynn Sr.
as President Abraham Lincoln
Nigel De Brulier
as Father Fisher
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Metternich
Michael Visaroff
as Dr. Samuel Basch
Earl Gunn
as Porfirio Diaz
George Regas
as Mariano Escobedo
Directed by Miguel Contreras Torres, written by Miguel Contreras Torres, Jean Bart and Jerome Chodorov, produced by Miguel Contreras Torres.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
Comparisons are bound to be made between this and "Juarez" being made, simultaneously, across Los Angeles - both focussing on the ill-fated Maxililian and Carlotta - the first, last and only Emperor and Empress of Mexico. Installed by Emperor Napoleon III (Guy Post) the couple reluctantly arrive in their new Empire assured of the support of the local population, and of the military of the French. It doesn't take…
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The main cast of The Mad Empress (1939) includes Medea de Novara, Conrad Nagel, Jason Robards Sr., Lionel Atwill and Guy Bates Post. The film was directed by Miguel Contreras Torres. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Mad Empress was released on December 16, 1939 and runs for 1h 12m.
The Mad Empress (1939) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
