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The Mad Empress( 1939)

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Overview

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.

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      Medea de Novara

      Empress Carlotta of Mexico

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      Conrad Nagel

      Maximilian

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      Jason Robards Sr.

      President Benito Juarez

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      Lionel Atwill

      General Bazaine

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      Guy Bates Post

      Louis Napoleon III

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      Evelyn Brent

      Empress Eugenie

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      Frank McGlynn Sr.

      President Abraham Lincoln

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      Nigel De Brulier

      Father Fisher

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      Gustav von Seyffertitz

      Metternich

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      Michael Visaroff

      Dr. Samuel Basch

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      Earl Gunn

      Porfirio Diaz

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      George Regas

      Mariano Escobedo

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      Rudolph Anders

      Herzfeld

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      Duncan Renaldo

      Col. Miguel López

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      Julian Rivero

      General Tomás Mejía

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Wed Jun 22 2022
    Comparisons are bound to be made between this and "Juarez" being made, simultaneously, across Los Angeles - both focussing on the ill-fated Maxililian and Carlotta - the first, last and only Emperor and Empress of Mexico. Installed by Emperor Napoleon III (Guy Post) the couple reluctantly arrive in their new Empire assured of the support of the local population, and of the military of the French. It doesn't take them very long to realise that both promises are somewhat hollow - especially after their chief military advisor "Bazaine" (Lionel Atwill) manages to get Maxilmilian (Conrad Nagel) to s...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • revolution
    • napoleon bonaparte
    • family relationships
    • royalty
    • religion