
The Mad Empress
Drama · Romance · War
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.
Top Cast


Medea de Novara
Medea de Novara
Empress Carlotta of Mexico
Medea de Novara
Empress Carlotta of Mexico


Conrad Nagel
Conrad Nagel
Maximilian
Conrad Nagel
Maximilian


Jason Robards Sr.
Jason Robards Sr.
President Benito Juarez
Jason Robards Sr.
President Benito Juarez


Lionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill
General Bazaine
Lionel Atwill
General Bazaine


Guy Bates Post
Guy Bates Post
Louis Napoleon III
Guy Bates Post
Louis Napoleon III


Evelyn Brent
Evelyn Brent
Empress Eugenie
Evelyn Brent
Empress Eugenie


Frank McGlynn Sr.
Frank McGlynn Sr.
President Abraham Lincoln
Frank McGlynn Sr.
President Abraham Lincoln


Nigel De Brulier
Nigel De Brulier
Father Fisher
Nigel De Brulier
Father Fisher


Gustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Metternich
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Metternich


Michael Visaroff
Michael Visaroff
Dr. Samuel Basch
Michael Visaroff
Dr. Samuel Basch
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