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.
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
