Marie Antoinette
“A Queen... but, first of all... a woman in love!”
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.
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Marie Antoinette (1938) Official Trailer - Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-04
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Norma Shearer
Marie Antoinette
Tyrone Power
Count Axel de Fersen
John Barrymore
King Louis XV
Robert Morley
King Louis XVI
Anita Louise
Princesse de Lamballe
Joseph Schildkraut
Duke d'Orléans
Gladys George
Mme. du Barry
Henry Stephenson
Count de Mercey
Cora Witherspoon
Countess de Noailles
Barnett Parker
Prince de Rohan
Reginald Gardiner
Comte d'Artois
Henry Daniell
La Motte
Leonard Penn
Toulan
Albert Dekker
Comte de Provence
Alma Kruger
Maria Theresa
Joseph Calleia
Drouet
Marilyn Knowlden
Princesse Therese
Scotty Beckett
The Dauphin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Ogden Stewart, Ernest Vajda, Claudine West
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Marie Antoinette
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Donald Ogden Stewart, Ernest Vajda, Claudine West, Stefan Zweig
Herbert Stothart
George J. Folsey, Leonard Smith, William H. Daniels
Robert Kern
Irving Thalberg, Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Donald Ogden Stewart
Screenplay
Ernest Vajda
Screenplay
Claudine West
Screenplay
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Robert Kern
Editor
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marie Antoinette
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What is Marie Antoinette about?
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.
Who directed Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Marie Antoinette?
The principal cast of Marie Antoinette includes Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore, Robert Morley, Anita Louise.
When was Marie Antoinette released and how long is it?
Marie Antoinette was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Marie Antoinette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marie Antoinette was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is Marie Antoinette based on a book or true story?
Marie Antoinette is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).