The Mad Empress

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