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 Charlotte of Belgium (Novora) is the "mad" empress who has a breakdown when she realizes her husband is condemned to death.
The Mad Empress (1939)
Directed by Miguel Contreras Torres
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Movie Info
Themes
Tags
American, Benito Juárez, Carlotta, Death, Emperor, Family Relationships, Husband, Mad Empress, Mexico, Nagel, Religion, Revolution, Robards, Royalty
Attributes
Based On: based on actual events
Narrative Location: Mexico
Narrative Location: Mexico
Alternate Titles
A Imperatriz Louca
BR
Carlotta the Mad Empress
, US
Juarez and Maximilian
, US
La rivolta del Messico
IT
The Mad Empress
MX