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.
Cast Conrad Nagel – Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico Medea de Novara – Empress Carlotta of Mexico Duncan Renaldo – Colonel Miguel López 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 Díaz
See also Juarez (1939 film) - Bette Davis as Carlotta
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