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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.4 / 100
1938·Biography / Drama / History·2h 29m

MARIE ANTOINETTE

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

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.

Above the Line
W.S. Van Dyke, Julien Duvivier·DirectorErnest Vajda·ScreenplayDonald Ogden Stewart·ScreenplayGeorge J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyHerbert Stothart·Original Music ComposerRobert Kern·Editor
Cast
Norma Shearer·Marie AntoinetteTyrone Power·Count Axel de FersenJohn Barrymore·King Louis XVRobert Morley·King Louis XVIAnita Louise·Princesse de LamballeJoseph Schildkraut·Duke d'OrléansGladys George·Mme. du BarryHenry Stephenson·Count de MerceyCora Witherspoon·Countess de NoaillesBarnett Parker·Prince de Rohan
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
W.S. Van Dyke·DirectorJulien Duvivier·Co-DirectorJacques Tourneur·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Ernest Vajda·ScreenplayDonald Ogden Stewart·ScreenplayClaudine West·ScreenplayStefan Zweig·Novel
Camera· 3
George J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyLeonard Smith·Director of PhotographyWilliam H. Daniels·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Kern·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Herbert Stothart·Original Music ComposerDouglas Shearer·SoundWilliam Steinkamp·Sound
Art & Design· 8
Gile Steele·Costume DesignWilliam A. Horning·Art DirectionCedric Gibbons·Art DirectionEdwin B. Willis·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume DesignHarry Johnson·Art DirectionHenry Grace·Set DecorationJack Dawn·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Irving Thalberg·ProducerHunt Stromberg·ProducerFrank Messenger·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 1
Slavko Vorkapich·Special Effects
By the Numbers
76.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Regal, Historical
Composition
Centered
Era
1700s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a large, ornate gold mirror reflecting three people. In the center of the reflection, a woman with blonde curly hair is wearing a ligh”

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Key Elements
MirrorDresserNecklaceCapeJacket
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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