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The Mad Empress

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Wikipedia article




'The Mad Empress' is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico (Nagel) and his struggles against Benito Juarez (Robards). Empress Carlotta (Novora) is the "mad" empress who has a breakdown when she realizes her husband is condemned to death.

Cast



*Conrad Nagel Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico

*Medea de Novara Empress Carlotta of Mexico

*Duncan Renaldo Colonel Miguel Lpez

*Lionel Atwill General Achille Bazaine

*Guy Bates Post French Emperor Napoleon III

*Jason Robards Sr. Benito Juarez

*Frank McGlynn Sr. Abraham Lincoln

*Earl Gunn Porfirio Daz

References




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