Marie Antoinette (1938 film)

thumb| Marie Antoinette is a 1938 American historical drama film about the rise and fall of the ill-fated Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke. Written by Donald Ogden Stewart and others, based on the 1932 biography by Stefan Zweig. Marie Antoinette thumb|Royalty loves an occasional roll in the gutter. Royalty loves an occasional roll in the gutter. I enjoy nothing more than meeting people of broad experience. Perhaps the great loves come with tears. I cannot wear a crown upon my heart. Mme. du Barry thumb|I never was a laundress. I was a milliner. [of Marie Antoinette] The creature's nothing more than a sob in a wig. I never was a laundress. I was a milliner. Duke d'Orléans [to Mme. du Barry] I am as weary of paying homage to the somewhat overblown charms of the ladies who rule our ruler as the people are of paying their bills. Louis XV thumb|After me, the Deluge. [presenting the bride] Louis, I cast this pearl before you. [to Duke d'Orléans] I'm not afraid of you, nor of the nobles, nor of the people, nor of ideas. The state will last my time. After me, the Deluge. Louis XVI [to Mme. du Barry] There are places for women like you in the Bastille. Dialogue The Count de Mercey: I've been told of a necklace costing 200,000 livres. Marie Antoinette: Which I lost tonight on a wager. Count de Mercey: You must be out of your senses, madame. What on earth is driving you to this extravagance? This mad pursuit of pleasure which can end only in— Marie Antoinette: But not in boredom. At least, not yet. Count de Mercey: In these times, madame, your excuses will not fail to impress the people. Matie Antoinette: Why, they adore me. I've conquered Paris. Count de Mercey: No, madame. Paris was conquered you. Do you realize that you're the first Dauphine of France ever to be spoken of openly as a wanton? Benjamin Franklin: Why, this is barbarous. Must the Queen's child be born in public? Count de Mercey: Dr. Franklin, a French monarch belongs to the public. He must be born, he must live, and he must die in public. External links 0030418 Marie Antoinette Category:1938 American films Category:American historical films Category:American biographical films Category:Films based on novels Category:Films set in France Category:Films set in Vienna Category:Films about capital punishment Category:Films directed by W. S. Van Dyke