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.

Cast

Medea de Novara

as Empress Carlotta of Mexico

Conrad Nagel

as Maximilian

Jason Robards Sr.

as President Benito Juarez

Lionel Atwill

as General Bazaine

Guy Bates Post

as Louis Napoleon III

Evelyn Brent

as Empress Eugenie

Frank McGlynn Sr.

as President Abraham Lincoln

Nigel De Brulier

as Father Fisher

Gustav von Seyffertitz

as Metternich

Michael Visaroff

as Dr. Samuel Basch

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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 ...

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