Marie Antoinette of Austria is forced to marry the French dauphin to seal an alliance between the empires. She seeks romantic fulfillment outside her marriage with a dashing count. But when Marie suddenly becomes queen, she ends the affair and devotes herself to France. Her efforts, however, come too late as a revolution sweeps the young royals from power...and towards the guillotine.
Marie Antoinette of Austria is forced to marry the French dauphin to seal an alliance between the empires. She seeks romantic fulfillment outside her marriage with a dashing count. But when Marie suddenly becomes queen, she ends the affair and devotes herself to France. Her efforts, however, come too late as a revolution sweeps the young royals from power...and towards the guillotine.