Marie Antoinette

This historical drama focuses on the Austrian princess who became a queen (Norma Shearer) via marriage to the future King of France, Louis XVI (Robert Morley). When her marriage proves loveless, she begins an affair with a Swedish count (Tyrone Power), who stays with her until she becomes queen--upon the death of Louis XV (John Barrymore). Meanwhile, unhappy revolutionaries led by the Duke of Orleans (Jose Schildkraut) plan to overthrow the government and when they succeed, the King and Queen land in prison. The Swedish nobleman then returns, hatching a plan to save her life.