Marie Antoinette (1938)

Posted Jun 24, 2007 at 19:53 CEST in Marie Antoinette, Movies and television, People, and Photos.

Marie Antoinette (1938)
I really liked this movie. It focuses mostly on the revolution and the latter part of Marie Antoinette’s life, and everything before is kind of rushed by. The second half of the movie is also the best part. I would have really loved it if they put as much focus on the “happy” part of her life as well since that is my favourite part, but the sad part kind of makes up for it.

I loved Norma Shearer as Marie Antoinette, she behaved very much like I imagine the real Antoinette. And I think she looked a bit like the original as well. She was really the best thing about the movie. I felt the portrayal of Louis XVI was a bit too comical in comparison to the rest of the movie, his acting didn’t fit in with the others.

The costumes are not that historically correct for the most part, but I don’t really care because they’re absolutely gorgeous. It’s a very beautiful movie. More pictures after the cut.

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7 comments on “Marie Antoinette (1938)”

rayvenne

WOW!!!!! TALK ABOUT GREAT COSTUMES!!!! More often than not many movie makers won’t go to this length to make such ornate dresses anymore!!!! How breathtaking!!!!

Oct 26, 2009 at 00:32 CET

Maud Smith

The best Marie Antoinette movie is Sofia Coppola’s. It tops any others, and is incredibly realistic with personalities and costumes.

Dec 19, 2009 at 15:58 CET

Lya

Is there a possibility to get this film on DVD? I watched a great trailer… And after the dissapointing, idiotic (sorry) movie with Kirsten Dunst I need something serious.

Dec 19, 2009 at 22:31 CET

Johanna, johannaost.com

I’m sure I’ve seen this on DVD, check Amazon or something like that.

Jan 10, 2011 at 09:35 CET

Athena, etsy.com/shop/vintageprecious

Love this movie, the costumes melt me.

Aug 13, 2011 at 06:18 CEST

kim

Yes I have the DVD and have worn it completely out…. one of my all-time fav movies. Norma Shearer is breathtaking and real.

Aug 16, 2011 at 16:16 CEST

Kitty

They don’t make ‘em like this any more! I love all these old costumes and somehow the fact they are not historically correct (not that I don’t love the accuracy a lot of films go for nowadays) makes them even better, they are just so beautiful!