The casting of Marie Antoinette was excellent, I must say. I honestly believe that Norma Shearer should have won the Oscar for that year. Others to look for that played their roles exceptionally is Gladys George playing the sharp tongued du Barry wonderfully, Joseph Schildkraut as the slimy villian d'Orleans, and the legendary John Barrymore in the small, but important role of Louis XV. However, you will not be able to miss Robert Morley in his debut film playing the shy awkward King that you come to love. He earned a well deserved Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Louis XVI.