16 Dec 1939
The Mad Empress
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.
Madame Récamier
The film displays Madame Récamier 's conflict with Napoleon. Twice she was pressed to become one of the Empress's ladies. In revenge for her refusal Napoleon declined to save her husband from ruin.
Top Billed Cast
Marie Bell Juliette Récamier
Françoise Rosay Madame de Staël
Edmond van Daële Joseph Fouché
François Rozet The Prince of Prussia
Jeanne de Balzac Madame Tallien
Victor Vina Jacques Récamier
Andrée Brabant Caroline Bonaparte
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