The Mad Empress
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Medea de Novara
Empress Carlotta of Mexico
Conrad Nagel
Maximilian
Jason Robards Sr.
President Benito Juarez
Lionel Atwill
General Bazaine
Guy Bates Post
Louis Napoleon III
Evelyn Brent
Empress Eugenie
Frank McGlynn Sr.
President Abraham Lincoln
Nigel De Brulier
Father Fisher
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Metternich
Michael Visaroff
Dr. Samuel Basch
Earl Gunn
Porfirio Diaz
George Regas
Mariano Escobedo
Rudolph Anders
Herzfeld
Duncan Renaldo
Col. Miguel López
Julian Rivero
General Tomás Mejía
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Contreras Torres
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Bart, Miguel Contreras Torres, Jerome Chodorov
- Original Score
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Heinz Roemheld, Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Mad Empress
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Miguel Contreras Torres, Hispano Continental Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Contreras Torres
Jean Bart, Miguel Contreras Torres, Jerome Chodorov
Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Heinz Roemheld, Max Steiner
Alex Phillips, Arthur Martinelli
Miguel Contreras Torres
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Phillips
Director of Photography
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
Miguel Contreras Torres
Director
Jean Bart
Writer
Miguel Contreras Torres
Writer
Miguel Contreras Torres
Producer
Jerome Chodorov
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mad Empress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Empress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mad Empress about?
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.
Who directed The Mad Empress?
The Mad Empress was directed by Miguel Contreras Torres.
Who stars in The Mad Empress?
The principal cast of The Mad Empress includes Medea de Novara, Conrad Nagel, Jason Robards Sr., Lionel Atwill, Guy Bates Post.
When was The Mad Empress released and how long is it?
The Mad Empress was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mad Empress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mad Empress was composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Heinz Roemheld, Max Steiner.